ABNR Counsellors at Law has demonstrable experience across the full range of antitrust law matters and is well-placed to collaborate with leading international firms, such as Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, on cross-border mandates across Asia and Europe. With notable expertise in the commodities, consumer goods, TMT, pharmaceutical and e-commerce sectors, the practice advises on cartel investigations, dominant position and merger control issues, as well as regulatory compliance work and litigation. In the last year, the team boosted its client roster, including Warner Bros and Magna International, among others. Chandrawati Dewi, who acts for domestic and multinational clients on merger control issues, jointly leads the practice alongside Gustaaf Reerink, who is a Dutch-qualified competition law expert. Noted for his expertise in the TMT sector, Agus Ahadi Deradjat focuses on antitrust matters and is another key contact in the team.

Praised as the ‘go-to firm for merger filings in Indonesia’, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners acts for clients on a wide range of matters, from general competition and compliance issues, to cartel investigations and merger notifications. Key work highlights include assisting in the submission of an acquisition notification to the Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU) by a subsidiary of Sinopec, and supporting Sinochem throughout the entirety of the merger control process. The practice regularly collaborates with the firm’s disputes team to handle competition litigation, as well as the corporate group to advise on compliance issues with Indonesia’s antitrust regime. HMBC Rikrik Rizkiyana leads the team and has considerable experience advising on high-end merger clearances in Indonesia, while Farid Nasution, who previously worked at the KPPU, is noted for his expertise in merger filings and competition disputes.

Counting multinational corporations, including Hitachi, Honda and Iron Mountain, to name a few, among its key roster of clients, Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills is well-placed to leverage Herbert Smith Freehills LLP’s international footprint to advise on the competition aspects of high-end M&A transactions. Noted for her expertise in the telecoms sector, Sakurayuki leads the team and acts for high-profile clients on merger control matters, while senior associate Randitya Adiguna advises clients across the hospitality, technology, media, and telecoms sectors on competition matters. Key work highlights include advising Kansai Electric on the competition aspects of a joint venture with Medco Power, as well as Elsewedy on the acquisition of shares in CG Power Systems.

Hanafiah Ponggawa & Partners – Dentons HPRP acts for corpoate clients on compliance matters relating to anti-monopoly issues following an acquisition, and is well-placed to leverage the firm’s international footprint to advise on the competition law aspects of cross-border transactions. The practice also assists clients who receive warnings from regulators for incomplete anti-monopoly reports, and reducing the subsequent sanctions. Practice leader Sartono advises on competition litigation and is closely supported by senior associate Egaputra Novia. Maurice Maulana Situmorang, who is praised as ‘outstanding’, is another key member of the team.

Hogan Lovells in association with Dewi Negara Fachri & Partners acts for domestic and international clients across the energy, oil and gas, TMT and pharmaceutical sectors on a range of competition and antitrust matters, often involving cross-jurisdictional elements, with demonstrable experience before the KPPU. Following the departure of senior associate Dyah Paramita to Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners, a member firm of Baker McKenzie in August 2022, Chalid Heyder solely leads the team and is noted for his expertise in antitrust and competition litigation.

Managing partner Lia Alizia leads the antitrust and competition team at Makarim & Taira S. and acts for clients across the insurance, industrials and manufacturing, aviation and shipping sectors. The practice has demonstrable experience in submitting merger filings and notifications to the KPPU, in addition to advising on local asset transfers and acquisition-related matters. On account of its strong connections with Drew & Napier LLC in Singapore and Shearn Delamore & Co in Malaysia, the team is well-placed to assist on cross-border antitrust and competition mandates. Associate Budhy Apriastuti Evita, who advises clients on merger filings, is another key member of the group.

Soemadipradja & Taher acts for domestic and international clients on merger filings and regulatory matters, with demonstrable capability in competition litigation, and regularly appears before the KPPU. As part of the Allen & Gledhill LLP network, the team is well-placed to advise on the competition law aspects of cross-border transactions. Ardian Deny Sidharta, who acts for clients across the energy and manufacturing sectors on antitrust cases, jointly leads the team alongside senior associate Verry Iskander, who has previous experience as a senior investigator at the KPPU.

SSEK Law Firm’ competition and anti-monopoly practice regularly collaborates with the firm’s M&A team in securing approvals from the KPPU in relation to acquisitions, as well as advising clients on potential vertical restraints in agreements, namely distribution agreements. Counting Procter & Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline and Yamaha Motor among its key roster of clients, the practice is also noted for its capability in handling civil and criminal antitrust litigation matters. Founding partner Ira A. Eddymurthy leads the team and Michael Carl is noted for his expertise in assisting clients with merger filings before the KPPU.