Albert Boy Situmorang

Albert is a distinguished legal professional with extensive experience in competition and antitrust law, having advised clients for over a decade on a broad spectrum of complex regulatory matters. He joined the firm in 2014 and has since become a key figure in the practice, known for his strategic counsel and nuanced understanding of both adversarial and non-adversarial issues, including vertical restraints, cartel investigations, and merger control.

Albert has acted for a wide range of domestic and multinational clients across sectors such as mining, chemicals, cement, flat glass, transportation, media, automotive, e-commerce, fintech, ride-hailing, online travel services, packaging, heavy equipment, and energy. His track record includes numerous successful merger filings and regulatory clearances, earning him a reputation as a trusted advisor for clients navigating Indonesia’s competition framework.

Beyond competition law, Albert also advises on consumer protection and halal product assurance and certification. He has been instrumental in helping businesses understand and implement Indonesia’s halal regulations, backed by formal training and extensive hands-on experience in designing compliance systems for a wide variety of industries.

Albert holds dual degrees in Economics from the University of Indonesia and Law from the University of Sahid Jakarta. He also earned a Master’s in Law and Economics from the European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) Program, studying at the University of Bologna, University of Hamburg, and Erasmus University of Rotterdam under the prestigious Erasmus Mundus scholarship. His academic and professional background uniquely positions him at the intersection of law, policy, and business strategy.

  • Representing a global car air conditioner manufacturer in an investigation of cartel conduct.
  • Represented the biggest car distributor in Indonesia in an investigation of monopolization 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. (2021)
  • 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;
  • Provided competition advice to companies in a variety of industries, among others, PT Bank Permata Tbk, PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk, PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk, PT Toyota Astra Motor, PT Philips Indonesia, PT Huawei Tech Investment, PT Johnson and Johnson Indonesia, PT Yusen Logistics Indonesia, PT Asahimas Chemical, PT Asahimas Flat Glass Tbk, Mitsubishi Chemical, Mitsubishi Rayon Co, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, NTN Corporation, Showa Corporation, JTEKT Corporation, and Mitsui Chemical.
  • 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). (2018 – 2023)
  • Represented Amphenol Corporation (“Amphenol”) in KPPU merger filing in relation the merger with MTS Systems Corporation. (2022) 
  • Represented FLS Germany Holding GmbH in KPPU merger filing on the acquisition of thyssenkrupp Mining Technologies GmbH. (2022)
  • Represented SIG Group AG in KPPU merger filings on the acquisition of Scholle IPN and Pactiv Evergreen Inc.’s Asia Pacific chilled carton operations. (2022)
  • Represented Reliance New Energy Solar Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, in KPPU merger filing on the acquisition of REC Solar Holdings AS. (2022)
  • Represented SCG Packaging in KPPU merger filings in relation to the share acquisitions of PT Fajar Surya Wisesa Tbk and Intan Group. (2021)