The protection afforded by attorney-client privilege brings about a candid conversation between lawyers and clients. Privilege can attach to communications covering a variety of topics, from responding to a data subject access request (DSAR) to handling a security incident or managing complex and time consuming investigations on a multinational scale. Different privilege rules may apply in different jurisdictions, and a privileged document in England or Wales may not be privileged in the United States.
Our recent client alert provides a summary of the key similarities and differences in relation to privilege across England, Wales and the United States.
Originally Published by Reed Smith, November 2020
This article is presented for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice.
