Lead counsel for KPPU Merger Filings, Competition Risk Assessment and Antitrust Defense
In an evolving regulatory environment, Nusantara DFDL Partnership advises on Indonesian competition law matters, including merger control, antitrust investigations and regulatory compliance. we support both domestic and international clients on multi-jurisdictional competition issues across Southeast Asia, including coordination of merger filings and regulatory strategy.
Competition law in Indonesia is enforced by the Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU) under Law No. 5 of 1999, with an increasing focus on merger control and enforcement of anti-competitive conduct.
Competition considerations arise across a range of transactions and commercial arrangements, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, distribution structures and pricing practices.
We advise across the full lifecycle of competition matters, including transaction structuring, merger notification requirements, regulatory engagement, investigations and enforcement proceedings.
Authority-facing engagement requires consistent facts, careful sequencing and controlled disclosure. Nusantara DFDL supports KPPU communications, procedural steps and submissions while protecting commercial sensitivity throughout.
For contested matters, representation covers submissions, witness preparation, evidence coordination and hearing strategy, with defence or settlement options aligned to commercial priorities and exposure.
Testing deal structures, shareholder rights, exclusivity, non-compete clauses and integration plans helps prevent transaction documents from creating avoidable KPPU exposure after signing or completion.
For regional groups, Indonesian competition advice should align with wider filing, conduct and remedy strategies. DFDL coordination helps manage timelines consistently across markets and stakeholders.
Advising on KPPU notification triggers, filing materials and transaction timelines, while identifying competition concerns that may affect closing, valuation or post-completion obligations early in the process.
When KPPU scrutiny begins, clients need evidence, responses and internal messaging under control. Nusantara DFDL supports case preparation before enforcement pressure escalates into sanctions risk.
Reviewing pricing, rebates, exclusivity, distribution, tendering and information-sharing practices, then translating legal risk into practical recommendations for sales, procurement and management teams’ day-to-day decisions.
Afriyan Rachmad
Partner
Afriyan Rachmad advises multinational corporations, financial institutions, and Indonesian companies on competition law, regulatory matters, and dispute resolution, including merger control and antitrust investigations.
Practice Areas: Aviation & Logistics | Corporate and M&A | Dispute Resolution | Restructuring | Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure
SPEAK WITH Afriyan RachmadThe Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU) is responsible for enforcing competition law, including merger review and investigation of anti-competitive conduct.
Indonesia applies a post-closing notification regime. Transactions meeting applicable asset or turnover thresholds must be notified within the prescribed timeframe.
Prohibited conduct includes cartel arrangements, price fixing, abuse of dominance and anti-competitive agreements.
Abuse of dominance refers to conduct by a dominant undertaking that restricts competition, including exclusionary or discriminatory practices.
Investigations are conducted by the KPPU and may involve document requests, hearings and enforcement proceedings.
Yes. Indonesian competition law may apply where conduct has an effect on the Indonesian market.
Penalties may include administrative fines, orders to cease conduct and other sanctions imposed by the KPPU.
The timeline depends on the nature of the transaction and completeness of the filing, within the framework of post-notification review procedures.
Companies should assess merger notification thresholds, market position, contractual arrangements and compliance with applicable competition regulations.
Clients typically require experience in KPPU processes, merger control and investigations, alongside the ability to manage cross-border competition matters.
