 Law firm Hogan Lovells has announced that it will enter into an association with Indonesian law firm Dewi Negara Fachri & Partners (DNFP) effective as of June 1, 2016.Hogan Lovells has over 30 years’ experience in Asia. DNFP was established by founding partners Dewi Djarot and Fachri Fachrul. Dewi has more than 30 years’ experience in the legal industry in Indonesia and Fachri has 20 years’ experience. In addition, a third partner has recently joined the firm, Chalid Heyder, who has 16 years’ of legal experience. Patrick Sherrington, regional managing partner for Asia Pacific and the Middle East at Hogan Lovells, stated: “We warmly welcome DNFP to the Hogan Lovells family. This association and the hire of Noor Meurling are a significant milestone for us. It allows us to shape our strategy and expand our client offering in an entirely new way. Indonesia continues to be an attractive growth market with rising interest from global investors. Companies looking to grow in Asia need to be able to navigate complex jurisdictions and stringent regulations.” Dewi Djarot, one of the founding partners of DNFP, said: “There are many demands and challenges facing Indonesia across energy, infrastructure, telecommunications and healthcare but, despite this, the region is poised to continue to grow. As the largest economy in ASEAN, Indonesia offers businesses abundant long-term opportunities. DNFP was set up to support Indonesian business and industry as the country enters a new and exciting stage in its economic and social development. We offer strong local knowledge and a full range of high quality commercial legal services to help domestic and international businesses navigate the challenges that come with being part of Indonesia’s growth.” Other recent In-House Community Indonesia updates include articles on the Indonesian Language Law and mediation in Indonesia. |
