United Kingdom: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

As the Response to the Request requires a summary of the Respondent’s defence, it is important to act quickly and, if desired, seek legal advice without delay to ensure your response complies with the requirements...

The High Court has issued groundbreaking guidance on legal advice privilege for corporations, fundamentally challenging the conventional understanding established by Three Rivers (No.5).

The English High Court has issued a landmark ruling that legal advice privilege can now extend to internal corporate communications between members of a "client group," even when no lawyer is party to the exchange. This expansion of privilege doctrine has significant implications for businesses conducting internal investigations, managing regulatory inquiries, and preparing for potential disputes.