Competition/Antitrust
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Indonesia
Band 2
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ABNR Counsellors at Law often advises on merger control issues relating to transactions, as well as cartel and compliance issues. The firm is especially active for foreign investors into Indonesia, with expertise in the retail, TMT and manufacturing sectors. The team regularly works with prominent global law firms to advise on competition law in Indonesia. Its clients include GIC, DSM-Firmenich and EVE Asia.
Work Highlights
- ABNR Counsellors at Law advised JUKI on the mandatory notification to the KPPU of its establishment of a joint venture company with MELCO and Meiryo Technica.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"ABNR are very hard-working and able to explain the specific of Indonesia within the broader global context."
"They appear to have a good relationship with the competition authority and economists, and demonstrate attention to detail and promptness."
"ABNR are very hard-working and able to explain the specific of Indonesia within the broader global context."
"They appear to have a good relationship with the competition authority and economists, and demonstrate attention to detail and promptness."
Notable Practitioners
Bilal Anwari is a partner in Jakarta with a broad practice acting on antitrust issues in Indonesia. He especially helps clients to make mandatory merger notifications to the KPPU, as well as providing compliance advice.
Gustaaf Reerink is a Dutch-qualified lawyer who is based in Jakarta, with expertise in advisory matters relating to Indonesia's competition law. He is instructed by clients on competition compliance and merger control matters, among others.
"Gustaaf is a very skilled lawyer and his knowledge of several competition law systems can be of great value to navigate clients through a sometimes challenging process."
"He is always prompt in responding to our enquiries and provides practical solutions to our concerns, rather than simply citing the regulations and precedents."