Media Hukum Indonesia (MHI)
Vol 4, No 2 (2026): June

Professional Ethics of Advocates in Defending Corporations Involved in Corruption Crimes

Yasinta Diva Negara (Fakultas Hukum UPN Veteran Jakarta, Indonesia,)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Jun 2026

Abstract

Corruption is a crime that can be committed not only by individuals but also by corporations as legal entities. In law enforcement processes, corporations involved in corruption cases retain the right to obtain legal assistance from advocates. This study aims to analyze the role of advocates in defending corporations involved in corruption offenses and to examine the application of professional ethics in carrying out such responsibilities. The research employs a normative legal method through statutory and literature approaches. The findings indicate that advocates play an important role in protecting corporate legal rights and ensuring that judicial proceedings comply with the principle of due process of law. In performing their duties, advocates must uphold integrity, independence, professionalism, and accountability in accordance with the professional code of ethics. They also face various ethical dilemmas, particularly regarding conflicts of interest and the risk of obstruction of justice. Therefore, adherence to professional ethics is essential to maintain a balance between legal defense and anti-corruption efforts.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

MHI

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

The aims of this journal is to provide a venue for academicians, researchers, and practitioners for publishing the original research articles or review articles. The scope of the articles published in this journal deals with a broad range of topics in the fields of Criminal Law, Civil Law, ...