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High Court Determines Exceptions to ‘Without Prejudice’ Privilege in Recent Disputes

Two cases illustrate the narrow scope of application for exceptions to the without prejudice rule of legal privilege. Background - In two recent judgments, the High Court found exception to the ‘without prejudice’ rule...more

Private Equity and Privilege: Why Recent Legal Developments Matter to Buyout Firms

Legal professional privilege allows clients to share information with lawyers, knowing it need not be revealed in court. Privilege extends to legal advice generally, and to documents prepared in contemplation of litigation. ...more

English High Court Decision Further Curtails Application of Legal Privilege in Internal Investigations

Corporations should take steps to ensure their internal investigations are not used against them in English litigation. A recent decision in an English court could have important consequences for internal corporate...more

Check Your Privilege: English Court Rules Internal Investigation Materials Cannot be Withheld from Prosecutor

“Privilege is a fundamental human right guaranteed by the common law, and a principle which is central to the administration of justice. Once a document is subject to privilege, the privilege is absolute: it cannot be...more

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