Privilege, 5th Edition

The 5th edition of Privilege is an essential work that provides a comprehensive examination of legal professional privilege. This authoritative resource establishes the core principles, rationale, and nature of privilege rights, offering practitioners and scholars alike a thorough understanding of this crucial aspect of law.

The book takes a practical approach, guiding readers through the complexities of privilege law, including its definition, occurrence, and boundaries. In particular:

• It analyses the many key judgments which have established the principles of privilege.
• It offers valuable insights into claiming privilege and explores the intricate circumstances that can lead to its loss.
• It distinguishes between legal professional privilege and without prejudice privilege, providing clarity on their differences and applications.
• It examines advice privilege in relation to client-lawyer relationships, confidential communications, and third-party interactions.
• It discusses litigation privilege in various contexts, including legal proceedings, expert witnesses, and criminal cases.
• It addresses the 'crime-fraud exception' and its application in both civil and criminal proceedings.

The fifth edition contains a brand-new chapter on International Arbitration Privilege.