Lawyers - Nelwan & Co

Our Founder & Managing Partner

Richard Nelwan, S.H., M.H

Universitas Gadjah Mada, Master of Law (M.H), Cum Laude
Universitas Pelita Harapan, Bachelor of Law (S.H), Cum Laude

Richard is the founding and managing partner of Nelwan & Co. He is a licensed Indonesian advocate and a member of the Indonesian Bar Association (Peradi). Practicing law since 2014, Richard has represented major governmental, local and international clients. He has extensive knowledge and specializes in regulatory compliance, start-up and SMEs, property, foreign investments, disputes, litigation, criminal defense, agrarian/land and general corporate matters. Richard previously assisted individuals, startups, small medium enterprises, and multinational companies in doing business in Indonesia.

Richard obtained his Indonesian law degree from Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) and his Masters in law from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), both with cum laude predicates. Richard was elected as President of the UPH law faculty student senate, and extended his organizational experience as the elected President of the master of law student association in UGM.

Prior to establishing Nelwan & Co, Richard worked in a multinational consulting company where he was assigned as a legal and policy analyst to several Indonesian ministries to draft and communicate policies and initiatives with stakeholders from governmental institutions and multinational companies.

Richard later diversified his experience by joining a leading law firm in Jakarta as a Senior Associate, eventually appointed as a Partner. Richard was trusted to Indonesian and foreign clients, leading associates in general corporate and commercial matters, investments, property transactions, and litigation. His industrial experiences include: hospitality, manufacturing, medical & health, property & real estates.

Richard is also the founder and previously executive director of Wain Advisory, a consulting and research company based in Jakarta specializing in political, government relations, and public affairs

Bar Admission
Indonesian Bar Association (PERADI)

Practice Focus
Corporate, Start Up & MSMEs, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Constitutional & Regulatory, Property & Agrarian Law

Language
Indonesian & English

Our Team

Partners & Associates

Ahmad H.F. Sadig, S.H., M.H., CLA

Universitas Indonesia, Master of Law (M.H)
Universitas Pelita Harapan, Bachelor of Law (S.H)

Ahmad has 10+ years of experience as a practicing lawyer. He is a licensed advocate and a certified legal auditor. His professional portfolio includes representing prominent national figures, corporate clients, and multinational enterprises in complex legal matters.

His areas of expertise include business/corporate litigation and dispute resolution, criminal defense, and emerging technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, and tokenization.

Ahmad earned his Master’s Degree in Law from Universitas Indonesia (UI) and his Bachelor of Laws (S.H.) from Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH). Prior to joining Nelwan & Co as a Partner, he served as Managing Partner at a prominent Jakarta law firm after years of practice at one of Indonesia’s oldest and most reputable firms.

Bar Admission
Indonesian Bar Association (PERADI)

Practice Focus
Corporate, Commercial Contracts, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Criminal Defense, Property & Real Estate Law, Technology, and Financial Technolgy

Language
Indonesian & English

Mayanda M.I. Johan, S.H.

Universitas Padjajaran, Bachelor of Law (S.H)

Mayanda is an experienced litigator with a strong background in criminal cases, commercial disputes, corporate law, and labor and employment matters. He has advised and represented clients across diverse industries.

Before joining Nelwan & Co as a Partner, Mayanda practiced at several top-tier Jakarta law firms, where he gained extensive experience in both litigation and corporate advisory.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws (S.H.) degree from Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung.

Bar Admission
Congress Indonesian Advocate (KAI)

Practice Focus
Criminal Defense, Corporate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Labor & Employment

Language
Indonesian & English

Gabriel S. Mantik, S.H.

Universitas Indonesia, Bachelor of Law (S.H)

Gabriel brings more than 10 years of experience in corporate law and legal compliance. Before joining Nelwan & Co as a Partner, he served as Senior Legal Counsel for a prominent company in Jakarta, managing domestic and cross-border projects, corporate governance, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

His areas of focus include general corporate advisory, commercial contracts, project structuring, and civil litigation. Gabriel earned his Bachelor of Laws (S.H.) in Civil Law from Universitas Indonesia (UI).

Bar Admission
Indonesian Bar Association (PERADI)

Practice Focus
General Corporate, Commercial Contracts, Investments, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Language
Indonesian & English

Aisah Batari, S.H.

Universitas Gadjah Mada, Bachelor of Law (S.H), Cum Laude

Aisah has a strong academic foundation and diverse experience in both litigation and corporate practice. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (S.H.) from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), where she graduated from the International Undergraduate Program in Criminal Law.

Before joining Nelwan & Co, Aisah worked at a prominent law firm in Jakarta, where she handled a broad range of matters, including criminal and civil litigation, cryptocurrency and tokenization projects, banking, and corporate governance.

Aisah has passed the Indonesian Bar Exam and is a Certified Legal Auditor, strengthening her expertise in legal risk assessment and compliance.

Practice Focus
Criminal Law, General Corporate, Commercial Contracts, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Language
Indonesian & English