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Manuel Mekel
Pelita Harapan University
Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

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Professional Ethics of Legal Consultants in Handling Copyright Cases in Indonesia Manuel Mekel
West Science Law and Human Rights Vol. 4 No. 03 (2026): West Science Law and Human Rights
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wslhr.v4i03.2992

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This article examines the professional ethics history: of legal consultants in handling copyright cases in Indonesia. The research employs a normative legal methodology with statute, conceptual, and case approaches. The study analyzes the ethical obligations of legal consultants under the Indonesian Advocate Code of Ethics, Law Number 18 of 2003 concerning Advocates, and Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright. The findings reveal that the ethical principles of independence, integrity, confidentiality, and conflict of interest management constitute the fundamental pillars governing legal consultants in copyright dispute resolution. The implementation of these ethical standards faces significant challenges due to the complexity of copyright law, the digital transformation of creative industries, and the commercial pressures inherent in legal practice. The article recommends the strengthening of oversight mechanisms, the development of specialized ethical guidelines for intellectual property practitioners, and the establishment of continuous professional education programs to enhance ethical compliance among legal consultants.
Conflict of Interest in Legal Consultancy Practice: A Review of Legal Professional Ethics Manuel Mekel
West Science Law and Human Rights Vol. 4 No. 03 (2026): West Science Law and Human Rights
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wslhr.v4i03.2993

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This article provides a comprehensive analysis history: of conflict of interest in legal consultancy practice from the perspective of Indonesian legal professional ethics. The research employs a normative legal methodology with statute, conceptual, and case approaches. The study examines the definition, forms, and manifestations of conflict of interest in legal practice, analyzes the prohibitions established under the Advocate Code of Ethics and Law Number 18 of 2003, and evaluates the legal and ethical consequences of such conflicts. The findings reveal that conflict of interest represents a systemic threat to the integrity of the legal profession, undermining client trust, compromising professional independence, and distorting the administration of justice. The article identifies significant regulatory gaps in the current ethical framework and proposes structural reforms including the mandatory implementation of conflict screening systems, the adoption of Chinese Wall protocols, and the strengthening of Honor Council enforcement mechanisms to prevent and address conflicts of interest in legal consultancy practice.
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