Legal professional privilege

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The long read: Legal professional privilege – an update for in-house lawyers

Alan Sheeley and Emilie Jones provide in-depth commentary on some of the key cases relating to legal privilege before the courts over the last 12 months.

26 Apr 2020
How to respond to a Production order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Practical tips to ensure you’re ready to handle a Production Order and where to get further advice and support.

25 May 2019

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SFO v ENRC update: Privilege in internal investigations after the Court of Appeal

Alan Sheeley and Emilie Jones discuss the implications for litigation privilege following the overturning of Andrews J's controversial ruling.

30 Sep 2018
Law Society intervention in ENRC privilege case successful

The Court of Appeal has delivered a widely anticipated judgment concerning legal professional privilege.

06 Sep 2018
Vital ruling reasserts fundamental principle of client-lawyer confidentiality

A landmark ruling from the Court of Appeal that ensures clients seeking legal advice when they fear prosecution will have their confidentiality protected.

04 Sep 2018
Legal professional privilege in corporate internal investigations: an update

Legal professional privilege is a fundamental human right. It encourages clients to be open and frank to their lawyers and enables lawyers to act in the best interests of clients. It allows the administration of justice to take place.

26 Apr 2018
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