Lee & Ko Opens Jakarta Local Desk to Expand ASEAN Legal Services
South Korean law firm Lee & Ko has established a local desk in Jakarta, Indonesia, to expand its legal advisory services for corporations entering the Indonesian and ASEAN markets, biz.chosun.com reported. The firm held an official opening ceremony for the new facility on January 23.
The newly launched Lee & Ko Indonesia Desk is located inside the office of Adnan Kelana Haryanto & Hermanto, a local Indonesian law firm that primarily advises corporate clients in the energy, infrastructure, and telecommunications sectors, as well as handling dispute resolution. Attorney Lim Beom-sang, who has extensive experience practicing local law in Indonesia, will serve as the responsible lawyer stationed at the desk to manage coordination between the Seoul headquarters and the local firm.
Advisory Scope for Indonesian Business Operations
The Jakarta desk will support Korean businesses facing complex legal requirements during local operations. Services will cover Indonesian investments, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, business permits and licenses, regulatory compliance, and contract dispute resolution.
Indonesia remains a primary investment destination within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations due to its large domestic consumer market, extensive natural resources, and established manufacturing sector. Managing Partner Moon Ho-jun emphasized that the close working relationship between the Seoul headquarters and the Jakarta office will allow the firm to deliver legal services closely tailored to local conditions.
Several key figures attended the opening ceremony alongside Managing Partner Moon Ho-jun, including attorneys Woo Dong-seok, Park Ji-hye, Lim Beom-sang, and Kim Jeong-hwa, foreign attorney Koo Sang-won, and partner attorneys from Adnan Kelana Haryanto & Hermanto.
Regional Expansion Across Asia
The Jakarta office joins Lee & Ko’s existing international network of overseas branches. The firm currently operates offices in Beijing, China, as well as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam. The addition of the Indonesia desk reinforces the firm’s broader strategy to strengthen corporate investment advisory services and business operations throughout the wider ASEAN region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific local law firm hosts the Lee & Ko Indonesia Desk?
The desk is set up inside the office of Adnan Kelana Haryanto & Hermanto, a Jakarta-based law firm that specializes in energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, and dispute resolution.
Who is the designated responsible lawyer stationed in Jakarta?
Attorney Lim Beom-sang serves as the responsible lawyer for the local desk, utilizing his long-standing experience in Indonesian legal practice to oversee collaboration with the Seoul headquarters.
Which overseas offices does Lee & Ko currently operate?
Prior to opening the Jakarta desk, the firm established international offices in Beijing, China, as well as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam.