Back-to-basics series: privilege

What is this talk about?

This talk covers:

• what legal professional privilege is
• why protecting it is so important
• the two types of legal professional privilege
• restrictions and key challenges
• practical tips for maintaining privilege

Speakers

• Katherine Harper (knowledge and innovation lawyer at Goodwin Proctor)
• Colin Passmore (former senior partner at Simmons & Simmons)

‘Without prejudice’ privilege

This talk was recorded on 23 January 2025.

What is this talk about?

This talk covers:

• key parts and rationale of the ‘without prejudice’ rule
• limitations and exceptions to ‘without prejudice’
• waiving ‘without prejudice’
• practical tips for drafting and responding to ‘without prejudice’ communications

Speakers

• Louise Nicholson (senior knowledge lawyer at Baker McKenzie)
• Maura McIntosh (knowledge counsel at Herbert Smith Freehills)