Petrus Richard Sianturi

Petrus Richard Sianturi, is a Senior Partner at Sutedja & Sianturi, where he is responsible for the firm’s strategic direction, practice development, and client relationship management. His legal practice focuses on commercial litigation, dispute resolution, corporate and business law, and technology-related legal matters. He advises corporate clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters, including litigation strategy, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and legal advisory in support of complex business decisions and risk management.

Richard began his professional career as a research assistant at a leading legal research center in Jakarta, where he contributed to legal reform and regulatory development projects. He subsequently joined a prominent Jakarta-based law firm, gaining extensive experience in complex commercial disputes and corporate advisory matters for domestic and international clients. His combination of legal research and practical experience has developed a structured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach to legal problem-solving.

In addition to his legal practice, Richard is actively involved in legal technology and legal innovation. He is the Founder and CEO of Korner Legal Indonesia, a legal technology company focused on expanding access to legal services through digital innovation. He is also a prolific legal writer and commentator whose analyses have been published in leading national and international media, including Kompas, Koran Tempo, Koran Jakarta, The Jakarta Post, and Detik. He regularly speaks at national and international forums on law and technology, regulatory innovation, legal ethics, and access to justice.

Richard is committed to advancing legal modernization, access to justice, and innovation within Indonesia’s legal ecosystem. He remains actively engaged in legal education, community empowerment, and initiatives involving universities, civil society organizations, and public institutions.