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Court may order disclosure of solicitor's attendance notes recording retiring expert's opinions where very strong appearance of "expert shopping"
In a recent decision the High Court granted the claimants permission to call evidence from a fresh expert on condition that they disclose any reports and …
High Court applies English law to questions of privilege in applications under Insolvency Act 1986
In the context of joint liquidators' applications for documents "belonging to" the company or "relating to" its affairs (under sections 324 and 326 …
High Court decision underlines strict dominant purpose test for litigation privilege
A recent High Court decision demonstrates the court's strict approach in analysing the purpose for which a report was prepared in order to determine …
Report recommends greater clarity on Parliamentary committee procedures and powers
Parliamentary committees have wide-ranging powers to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents. These powers can, in theory, …
Australian decision confirms privilege for in-house lawyers admitted outside Australia
A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland confirms that legal professional privilege applies to advice given by in-house lawyers who are …
UK Supreme Court refuses to extend privilege to accountants
The Supreme Court confirmed today that legal advice privilege ("LAP") cannot be claimed in respect of confidential communications between accountants and …
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