- H. (bachelor of laws, equivalent to LL.B), University of Indonesia (2000)
- M. (master of laws) in International Business Law, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands (2002)
- Licensed to practice law as an advocate by the Indonesian Bar Association (PERADI)
- Who’s Who Legal Southeast Asia (2023)
- Acknowledged as one of key lawyers for antitrust and competition by Legal 500 – Asia Pacific (2023).
- Membership of Indonesian Advocates Association / Perhimpunan Advokat Indonesia (PERADI), number 13.00591
- Membership of Indonesian Competition Lawyers Association (ICLA)
- Co-Author of Law Business Research: The Public Competition Enforcement Review, 13th edition, Indonesian Chapter, 2021
- Co-Author of Getting the Deal Through - Merger Control Indonesian chapter, 2020
- Co-Author of Getting the Deal Through Market Intelligence - Cartels Indonesian chapter, 2019
- Co-Author of Getting the Deal Through Market Intelligence - Cartels Indonesian Chapter, 2018
- Co-Author of Getting the Deal Through - Merger Control Indonesian Chapter, 2018
- Co-Author of The International Series: Merger Control, Indonesian Chapter, Thomson Reuters Sweet & Maxwell, 2017
- Webinar on Consumer Protection Law, hosted by Hukumonline, 2023
- Workshop on Consumer Protection Law, hosted by Indonesian Corporate Counsel Association, 2023
- RTA Regional Competition Conferences, hosted by RTA Singapore and Thailand, 2022 – 2023
- Workshop on Merger Review and Notification, hosted by Hukumonline, 2020
- Workshop on Understanding Indonesian Competition Law, Theory, and Cases, hosted by Hukumonline, 2018
- Workshop on Indonesian Competition Law and Compliance Program for multinational construction company, 2018
- Workshop on Indonesian Competition Law and Compliance Program for national automotive company, 2016 and 2018
- Training on Indonesian Competition Law and Compliance Program for multinational consumer goods company, 2016
Vovo was a member in the Secretariat of Indonesia Competition Commission (Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha or KPPU) before co-founding a boutique competition law office with HMBC Rikrik Rizkiyana, known as Rizkiyana & Iswanto. In this capacity, he specialized in Competition Law, Consumer Protection, Public-Private Procurement, and Antitrust Litigation. He later joined Assegaf Hamzah & Partners following a merger between the two firms in October 2013. Vovo obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Indonesia and a Master of Laws (LL.M) from Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam.
Vovo has successfully handled a series of lengthy competition law cases, predominantly involving cartel issues and abuse of dominant positions across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, construction, entertainment or media, and automotive. He has also provided competition law compliance reviews, particularly related to sales and distribution agreements, to multinational companies as well. To date, he has assisted numerous companies operating in various sectors relating to merger review and notification, such as property, financial services, chemicals, infrastructure, digital market, and automotive industries. Vovo has provided competition law-related advice and training for numerous businesses and institutions. Recently, he has assisted clients in completing registration of competition compliance program to KPPU.
Vovo also specialises in consumer protection law. He has provided clients with advice relating to consumer complaint handling system, user manual or agreement, product recall, and other consumer protection law-related issues.
Vovo has contributed and continues to contribute to many publications of both international and local publishers. He recently ranked as recommended competition lawyer by Who’s Who Legal Southeast Asia (2023) and acknowledged as one of key lawyers for antitrust and competition by Legal 500 – Asia Pacific (2023).
Advisory & Audit
- Providing competition law-related advice regarding the design and implementation of new projects (digital economy) for multinational Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company, 2016 – 2018
- Providing competition law-related advice regarding the design and implementation of new projects for multinational automotive companies, 2016 – 2018
Merger Review & Notification to KPPU
- Assisting multinational coal mining company in mandatory post-closing notifications, 2023
- Assisting financial service company in mandatory post-closing notification, 2022
- Assisting GIC Group in mandatory post-closing notifications, 2019 - 2022
- Assisting state owned enterprise in mandatory post-closing notification, 2021
- Assisting multinational oil company in mandatory post-closing notifications, 2020
- Assisting multinational agrobusiness company in mandatory post-closing notifications, 2020
- Assisting multinational chemical company in mandatory post-closing notifications, 2019
- Assisting multinational telecommunication company in mandatory post-merger notifications, 2016
- Assisting aviation company in mandatory post-closing notification, 2016
- Assisting multinational automotive company in mandatory post-closing notifications, 2016
Competition Law Litigation
- Assisting travel technology companies in investigation of abuse of dominance case, 2023 & 2020
- Assisting national water transport company in investigation of abuse of dominance case, 2021
- Assisting multinational company in internal investigation of possible violation of competition law by its employee, 2021
- Assisting national chemical company in a case of collusive tendering, 2015 – 2016
- Assisting automotive product manufacturer in investigation and examination related to cartel practices, 2015
- Assisting national pharmaceutical company in investigation and examination related to cartel practices, 2010
- Assisting national pay tv company in investigation of abuse of dominance case, 2008
Consumer Protection
- Providing legal advice on product labelling of processed products under Indonesia Consumer Protection Law for multinational food and beverage company, 2024
- Providing legal assessment on the launch of a new campaign under Competition and Consumer Protection Law for multinational food and beverage company, 2024
- Conducting consumer law-related compliance assessment for textile and retail businesses, PT, 2023
- Providing legal review relating to the user agreements of electrical household products and financial services under Indonesia Consumer Protection Law for multinational companies, 2023
- Providing legal advice regarding obligations of e-commerce company under Indonesia Consumer Protection Law for multinational companies, 2023
- Providing legal advice regarding advertising based on Indonesia Consumer Protection Law for multinational company, 2023
