Indonesian law firm ADCO Law has hired intellectual property expert Adolf M. Panggabean as the head of its newly launched IP practice in Jakarta. Panggabean’s most recent role was as legal counsel at PT Fortuna Investasi Utama, which he held until May last year.
Prior to his in-house roles at PT Mitra Adiperkasa and PT Fortuna Investasi Utama, Panggabean worked for two decades at law firms. The roles he held included head of IP at Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung, Herbert Smith Freehills’ association firm, and principal at Spruson & Ferguson Indonesia. He also worked at HHP Law Firm and Amroos & Partners.
Panggabean specialises in intellectual property registration in Indonesia, including protection of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs. He also represents clients in intellectual property disputes, both in civil and criminal proceedings.
“Adolf's appointment to lead our newly established practice area demonstrates our commitment to providing seamless legal services to our clients. His presence and expertise complement our growth strategy, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the team,” said Dendi Adisuryo, senior partner at ADCO, in a statement.
Panggabean’s hire comes a few months after ADCO added capital markets lawyer Hanny Marpaung as a partner from HHP. The firm now has 28 lawyers, including seven partners. Senior partner Alexandra Gerungan and partner Alta Mahandara joined in 2022.
