INDONESIA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Agus Ahadi Deradjat, Mahiswara Timur, Nina Cornelia Santoso and Dhan Partap Kaur ABNR Counsellors at Law
ABNR Counsellors at Law was founded in 1967. It is Indonesia’s longest-established law firm and has played a pivotal role in shaping the development of in - ternational commercial law in the country, particularly during its economic reopening to foreign investment in the 1960s. Today, with a team of around 120 legal professionals – including 27 partners and three for - eign counsels – ABNR stands as Indonesia’s largest independent, full-service law firm. The firm is proud
to have female partners, reflecting its commitment to diversity and inclusion. ABNR has consistently maintained its position as a top-tier law firm since its establishment. As the exclusive Indonesian member of Lex Mundi since 1991 – the world’s leading net - work of independent law firms with representation in over 100 countries – ABNR provides seamless global reach for its clients.
Authors
Agus Ahadi Deradjat (Agung) is a partner at ABNR and a former member of the firm’s management board. Agung focuses his practice on corporate/M&A, foreign direct investment (FDI), and TMT. He
over-the-top services, data centre operation, digital platforms and services in Indonesia, the internet of things, and online games. He has advised start-up clients and leading multinational technology, social media and streaming companies. His extensive understanding of the regulatory, technical and practical aspects of the TMT business has enabled Timur to provide precise, comprehensive advice as well as practical solutions well-tailored to client needs and business operations. Nina Cornelia Santoso joined ABNR in April 2015 and became a senior associate in January 2022. Nina’s main areas of professional practice encompass TMT, competition, M&A, and FDI. In TMT, she regularly advises high-profile multinationals and local companies on privacy and data protection, internet-based products and services (digital platforms, social media, online games, cloud computing, e-commerce, over-the-top services), cybersecurity, and content moderation. She occasionally advises clients on telecommunications networks and services matters (including subsea cables). Her graduate studies at the University of Cambridge provide her with a deep understanding of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
advises leading domestic and multinational corporations across all leading industries and sectors, but offers particular expertise and experience in life sciences, technology and telecommunications, e-commerce and automotive. Agung has worked on a number of major M&A and FDI transactions for high-end multinational clients, as well as significant FDI transactions in the technology, pharma industry, manufacturing, chemicals, and the natural resources sectors. Agung is ranked for TMT (Band 1) and corporate and M&A by Chambers Asia‒Pacific.
Mahiswara Timur joined ABNR as an associate in June 2015 and was made partner in January 2026. Timur focuses on IT-related assignments such as telecommunications networks (including for submarine cables and
satellites) and services, cybersecurity, privacy and personal data protection, digital content compliance, cloud computing, e-commerce, broadcasting,
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