Albert Boy Situmorang’s main area of practice is Competition, Antitrust and Trade law.
Since joining the firm in September 2014, he has regularly advised clients on a broad spectrum of adversarial and non-adversarial competition law matters including vertical restriction, cartel and merger control issues. He has advised clients and made representation in merger filings for firms operating across a variety of industries, including mining, flat glass, chemicals, cement, transport, media, automotive, e-commerce, ride-hailing, fintech, online travel agency, packaging, heavy machinery, and energy.
In addition to competition & antitrust, Albert also advises clients on consumer protection and halal regulation and certification. He has a comprehensive understanding of halal regulations and are well-trained for halal certification process in Indonesia, including the implementation of halal product assurance system in businesses.
Albert holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from the University of Indonesia and a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Sahid Jakarta. He also has a master’s degree in law and economics from the European Master Law and Economics Program, as part of which he studied at three different universities (the University of Bologna, University of Hamburg, and Erasmus University of Rotterdam) as part of the Erasmus Mundus program.
As a testament to his capabilities, Albert has been recognised as an “Up and Coming” lawyer in Competition/Antitrust by Chambers Asia Pacific 2023-2024, and listed as one of Indonesia 50 Future Legal Leaders, in the Asia Business Law Journal Indonesia 50 Future Legal Leaders 2023.
EXPERIENCE
Competition Law
- Representing a global car air conditioner manufacturer in an investigation of cartel conduct.
- Represented the biggest car distributor in Indonesia in an investigation of monopolisation conduct.
- Represented Meratus, a leading Indonesian shipping company, in its appeal to the District Court in relation to the Indonesia Competition Commission (“KPPU”)’s decision of price fixing allegation against Meratus and three other shipping companies.
- Represented the Japfa Group as the defendant in the late merger filing case before KPPU, in the appeal process before the South Jakarta District Court and in the cassation in the Supreme Court.
- Assisted PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing, the second biggest manufacture of motorcycle, before the Indonesia Competition Commission (KPPU). We provided defence strategies and represented the client in its appearances before the KPPU.
- Assisted PT JapfaComfeed Indonesia Tbk, the second biggest poultry breeder, against a DOC production cartel allegation before the KPPU.
- Assisted PT Asahimas Chemical, the biggest Indonesian producer of caustic soda and PVC, during the study of the salt industry by KPPU.
- Assisted PT Nissan Motor Distributor Indonesia, the sole distributor of Nissan, during the study of the car industry by KPPU.
- Assisted PT Angkasa Pura I against an exclusive dealing agreement allegation in the aviation industry before the KPPU.
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Assisted PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk in the KPPU merger notification for the acquisition of 50.1% shares in PT Andalan Bersama Investama.
- Represented PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk and its subsidiaries in KPPU merger filings in relation to the share acquisition of several companies, e.g., PT Swift Shipment Solutions, PT Kripto Maksima Koin, PT RAMA Multifinance, PT Tokopedia, Moka Technology Solutions Pte. Ltd. (Moka), PT Midtrans (Midtrans), PT Nadi Solusi Bisnis (NadiPos), PT Lintas Promosi Global (Promogo), PT Mapan Global Tech (Mapan), PT Global Loket Sejahtera (Loket.com).
- Represented Amphenol Corporation in KPPU merger filing in relation the merger with MTS Systems Corporation.
- Represented FLS Germany Holding GmbH in KPPU merger filing on the acquisition of thyssenkrupp Mining Technologies GmbH.
- Represented SIG Group AG in KPPU merger filings on the acquisition of Scholle IPN and Pactiv Evergreen Inc.’s Asia Pacific chilled carton operations.
- Represented Reliance New Energy Solar Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, in KPPU merger filing on the acquisition of REC Solar Holdings AS.
- Represented SCG Packaging in KPPU merger filings in relation to the share acquisitions of PT Fajar Surya WisesaTbk and Intan Group. Represented Skyworks Solutions Group in KPPU merger filing on the acquisition of Infrastructure & Automotive Business from Silicon Labs.
- Represented NortonLifeLock Inc. in KPPU merger filing in relation to the share acquisition of Alpaca HoldCo GmbH (Avira).
- Represented Bytedance Ltd. in KPPU merger filing in relation to the share acquisition of Moonton Holding Limited.
- Represented Panasonic Corporation Group in KPPU merger filing on the share acquisition of Blue Yonder Holding, Inc.
- Represented China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation in KPPU merger filing in relation the acquisition of Amur Gas Chemical Complex.
- Represented Sinochem Investment (Liaocheng) Co., Ltd. in KPPU merger filing in relation the acquisition of Luxi Group Co., Ltd.
- Represented Isuzu Motors Limited in KPPU merger filing in relation the acquisition of UD Trucks Corporation.
- Represented Mizuho Leasing Co., Ltd., in KPPU merger filing in relation the acquisition of PLM Fleet LLC by MM Wheel LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mizuho.
- Represented General Atlantic Singapore RG Pte. Ltd in KPPU merger filing in relation the acquisition of Ruangguru Pte. Ltd.
- Represented PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk., in KPPU merger filing in relation the acquisition of PT Holcim Indonesia Tbk., through its subsidiary PT Semen Indonesia IndustriBangunan.
- Represented SOIL Hong Kong Holding Limited, a subsidiary of Sinopec, in KPPU merger filing on the share acquisition of Amur GCC LLC.
- Represented PT Indika Energy Tbk., in KPPU merger filing in relation the acquisition of PT Kideco Jaya Agung (“Kideco”), from a South Korean energy and resource company, Samtan Co. Ltd, and PT Muji Inti Utama, resulting in a 91% control by Indika over Kideco.
- Represented Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., in KPPU merger filing in relation the acquisition of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
- Represented ASSA group in KPPU merger filing in relation to the acquisition of JBAI.
- Represented the Go-Jek Group in KPPU merger filing in relation to the acquisition of JD.com E-commerce (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. and Jaya Ekspress Transindo.
- Represented Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation in KPPU merger filing in relation to the acquisition of PT ABC Plastindo.
- Represented Indika Energy Tbk in KPPU merger filing in relation to the acquisition of Kideco Kaya Agung.
- Represented Nokia Solutions and Networks in KPPU merger filing in relation to the acquisition of Comptel.
- Represented Sojizt Corporation in KPPU merger filing in relation to the acquisition of Solvadis Holding.
- Assisted Nokia Corporation in filing mandatory post-merger notification of its acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent to the KPPU.
- Assisted Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) in filing mandatory post-merger notification of its acquisition of Sharp Corporation to the KPPU.
- Assisted Lafarge in filing mandatory post-merger notification of its merger with Holcim to the KPPU.
- Assisted Asahi Glass Co in filing mandatory post-merger notification of its acquisition of PMPC Vietnam to the KPPU.
- Assisted the Ingram Micro Inc – Brightpoint, Inc in submitting and advising its mandatory post-acquisition notification to KPPU.
- Assisted the GDF Suez – International Power Plc in submitting and advising its mandatory post-acquisition notification to KPPU.
Competition Audit
- Audited PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk in 2014 and 2015;
- Performed the 2012 Competition Audit for PT Asahimas Flat Glass Tbk, the biggest producer of flat glass and car glass.
MEMBERSHIPS / DIRECTORSHIPS
- The Head of Research and Development, Indonesian Competition Lawyers Association (ICLA).
- Member of the American Bar Association, Antitrust Section
- Halal Supervisor Competency and Implementation of Halal Standard (2022)
- Implementation of Halal Product Assurance System for SMEs (2023)
PUBLICATIONS
- Co-author of Lexis Nexis: Doing Business Guide (2023)
- Co-author of Indonesia chapter of the ABA Essentials of Merger Review;
- Co-author of Indonesia chapter of the ABA Price Discrimination Handbook;
- Co-author of Indonesia chapter of the Getting the Deal Through – Cartel Regulation 2012 and 2013, Law Business Research, London;
- Co-author of Indonesia chapter of the Getting the Deal Through – Merger Control 2010, 2011 and 2012, Law Business Research, London;
- Co-author of Indonesia chapter of the Asia-Pacific Antitrust Review 2011, Law Business Research, London;
- Co-author of Indonesia chapter of the Getting the Deal Through – Dominance 2010, Law Business Research, London.