ABNR Counsellors at Law is a reference in the antitrust and competition law market and is prepared to handle a number of matters ranging from investigations into market dominance to competitor discrimination disputes. The team, under the supervision of Gustaaf Reerink and Chandrawati Dewi, is active in the technology, F&B, private equity and pharmaceutical sectors. Reerink, a foreign consultant, is well versed in providing resale price maintenance advice and handling merger notification filings. Dewi regularly liaises with the Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU), conducting competition assessments and assisting with merger-control matters. Bilal Anwari is a name to note for his skill in completing post-closure notifications.

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners has ‘a great team with substantial experience in competition law’ which represents US-headquartered technology corporates, domestic financial institutions and mining companies. The practice is jointly led by HMBC Rikrik Rizkiyana and Farid Nasution, and is well versed in Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU) investigations, post-merger notification filings and regulatory compliance matters. Nasution is equipped to work with the KPPU on share ownership queries, post-acquisition risk assessments and antitrust disputes. Rizkiyana is noted for her capabilities in multi-jurisdictional mandates but has experience which extends to disputes relating to monopolistic compliance or unfair business practices. Albert Boy Situmorang is a name to note for his ‘to the point’ advice.

Ginting & Reksodiputro in association with A&O Shearman is geared to support on a plethora of antitrust and competition mandates, boasting both advisory and contentious capabilities. The department is led by the capable trio of Harun Reksodiputro, Peter McDonald and Lisa Emanuel. The practice demonstrates strength in telecommunications, technology and agriculture matters, acting for both domestic and international clients. Reksodiputro is recognised for his ability to respond to discriminatory practices, unfair business and dominant position investigations. Jehuda Winata is a key part of the team and is noted for her capabilities in constructing regulatory defences in contentious disputes.

At HHP Law Firm, Andi Kadir spearheads the antitrust and competition arm which is renowned for its expertise in legislative compliance, M&A clearance and Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU) investigations. The firm is often called upon by clients looking to remain compliant after investing in the manufacturing, consumer goods, energy and automotive sectors. Kadir is equipped to overhaul clients' antitrust compliance frameworks and respond to accusations that monopolistic practice and unfair business competition statutes have been violated. Benedicta Frizka is a key part of the team and is adept at handling a variety of contentious competition mandates.

Sakurayuki and Randitya Adiguna jointly manage the competition and antitrust practice group at Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in association with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. According to clients, the team is ‘highly accessible and adapts quickly’ to the requirements of companies in the investment, telecommunications, insurance and financial services sectors. Sakurayuki offers ‘strategic foresight that helps clients navigate high-stakes competition matters’ such as the filing of merger documentation and performing pre-transaction risk analysis. Adiguna ‘is incredibly helpful’ for clients looking for assistance with merger control issues and interlocking directorates.

SSEK Law Firm covers a wide array of matters relating to Indonesian antitrust and competition law, acting for both domestic enterprises as well as multinational corporations headquartered in the US, Japan and China. The team remains active in the agriculture, healthcare and automotive sectors, under the supervision of Stephen Igor Warokka. The team ‘demonstrates exceptional expertise in trade law and regulatory compliance’ and is equipped to assist with merger filing notifications, the review of pricing frameworks and antitrust risk management. Warokka is often tasked with representing clients in formal consultation applications to the Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU). Juven Renaldi is a key cog in the practice.

Hanafiah Ponggawa & Partners – Dentons HPRP houses a antitrust and competition law practice which utilises its international network to advise market-leading, international telecommunications, automotive and investment companies. The ‘professional and considerate’ team is adept at handling post-acquisition notifications, regulatory due diligence mandates and investigations brought forward by the Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU). Sartono spearheads the department and boasts an internationally diverse client base. He proves himself particularly useful when completing market share threshold assessments or proposing frameworks which mitigate antitrust risk.

TNB & Partners in association with Norton Rose Fulbright has a wealth of experience offering clients advice on merger controls, regulatory compliance and antitrust law best practice. The practice's roster includes market-leading Japanese corporations, domestic enterprises and international investors. The team is spearheaded by Kresna Panggabean, who is involved throughout the entire process of obtaining merger control clearance, from deal structuring through to any nexus analysis. He is supported by Jeremiah Purba, who is particularly proficient in handling antitrust matters relating to the automotive and energy sectors.

Walalangi & Partners in association with Nishimura & Asahi possesses a comprehensive understanding of international antitrust and competition regulations, offering support to a diverse range of clients on various matters that may arise post merger or acquisition. Miriam Andreta leads a team that ‘can provide excellent solutions’ to clients in the F&B, real estate and manufacturing sectors. Andreta has experience managing the entire lifecycle of an antitrust matter, from liaising with the Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU) to filing merger notifications. Luky Walalangi and Putri Bening Larasati are other key lawyers of note.