Battling the Sharks

Law firm Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners (HHP) are facing a lawsuit brought by its former client. However, HHP says that the lawsuit is unfounded.

September 11, 2001

As with doctors, notaries, and finance consultants, lawyers seem to be exempt from legal actions. It is difficult for a client to bring a legal action against its lawyer. However, this has not deterred PT Permindo Tubularta from filing a lawsuit against its attorney, law firm Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners (HHP), at the South Jakarta District Court. Permindo, who says that it already paid US$20,000 to HHP in legal fees, is demanding US$7,2...

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