Overview

Junaidi & John is supported by a select group of senior advisors who form its Strategic Advisory Bench. The group brings experience across taxation, regulatory frameworks, and government affairs, supporting the firm in advising on complex, high-stakes matters involving regulatory oversight, public sector engagement, and institutional decision-making.

The Strategic Advisory Bench works alongside the firm’s partners on mandates requiring specialized expertise and strategic input, particularly where legal analysis intersects with regulatory policy, enforcement practice, and government engagement. This integrated approach enables the firm to deliver advice that is aligned with both legal requirements and regulatory realities.

Strategic Advisors

Mulyadi, S.E., MBA, QRGP

Of Counsel – Regulatory & Government Affairs

Overview

Mulyadi advises on regulatory and government affairs, with experience across public sector institutions and policy development. He supports clients on regulatory strategy, stakeholder engagement, and matters involving government authorities.

His prior experience includes advisory roles within the Ministry of Manpower and the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR-RI), as well as involvement in national policy initiatives relating to human capital development and institutional transformation.

Banggas Sitorus, S.E., M.M.

Of Counsel – Tax & Fiscal Advisory

Overview

Banggas Sitorus advises on tax and fiscal matters, including compliance, disputes, and regulatory issues. He brings extensive experience from his tenure at the Directorate General of Taxes, where he held senior positions including Head of Tax Office, Head of Division, and Head of General Affairs at the West Java II Regional Office.

Since leaving public service, he has advised on tax matters across a range of industries, providing insight into tax administration, enforcement practices, and engagement with tax authorities. He is also active in academia, teaching taxation-related subjects.

Deo Riyanto

Of Counsel – Business & Strategic Advisory

Overview

Deo Riyanto advises on business and strategic matters, drawing on experience in developing and managing ventures across multiple industries.

He supports clients on commercial strategy, investment decisions, and operational considerations, particularly in situations involving regulatory complexity and financial exposure. He works with the firm’s partners to align legal strategy with business objectives and execution.

Integrated Approach

The Strategic Advisory Bench enhances the firm’s ability to deliver integrated legal and regulatory solutions. It is engaged in matters requiring coordination between legal strategy, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder considerations, particularly where outcomes depend on alignment with government policy, enforcement practice, and institutional processes.