Makarim & Taira S.
Makarim & Taira S. has a particular strength in trademark mandates, covering clearing, registration, and licensing, and also has a sector focus on hospitality. Lia Alizia is a key point of contact due to her litigation expertise and wider experience relating to corporate and commercial matters. Norma Mutalib has a broad franchising practice that focuses on market entry, regulatory issues, contract negotiations, and drafting, with hotel franchising and management being a particular strength of her practice.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team sets very clear expectations and timelines in complex administrative procedures. All the aspects of the proceedings unfolded as described by Markarim & Taira, which helped us manage the situation more efficiently.'
- 'Norma Mutalib is very knowledgeable, and specific, making sure we understood the areas of risk. Her responses are precise and oriented to results.'
- 'Great knowledge and timely advice. Very friendly and business minded team.'
- 'Expressive knowledge about the franchise law in Indonesia and great know-how about how the authorities work.'
Key clients
- Hilton Worldwide Manage Limited
- Global Hospitality Licensing S.Ã R.L.
- Foot Locker Retail, Inc.
- Long John Silver’s, LLC
- Alston & Bird LLP
- Anglo American Plc Group
- August Debouzy
- Benoit & Cote
- Church's Chicken
- Texas Chicken
- CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwalte Gmbh
- DLA PIPER LLP (US)
- Plesner
- Polsinelli LLP
- Tilleke & Gibbins
- PT AAPC Indonesia
- Everyday Weekend Limited
- Marriott International - Asia Pacific
- Millennium & Copthorne International Limited
- Bonia International Holdings Pte Ltd
Work highlights
- Assisting Global Hospitality Licensing S.à.r.l. (Marriot Group) with the registration and documentation of the Autograph Collection business.
- Advising Hilton Worldwide Manage Limited in a trademark annulment lawsuit against a third party which has similarities with Hilton’s trademark in the Jakarta Commercial Court.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lia Alizia, Norma Mutalib