Privileged Conversations: Netherlands Supreme Court Confirms In-house Privilege

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Privileged Conversations: Netherlands Supreme Court Confirms In-house Privilege

Veronica Pastor

Publication Date: 08/09/2022

The Dutch Supreme Court has confirmed the right of foreign in-house lawyers to benefit from legal professional privilege, but only if (i) they are members of an EEA or Swiss bar or are otherwise entitled to work as a lawyer with legal professional privilege in their home country, and (ii) they have an agreement with their employer guaranteeing their independence and freedom to comply with rules of professional conduct. . #attorneyclientprivilege #inhousecounsel #professionalprivilege #ACCadvocacy

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics

Source: ACC Docket

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Privileged Conversations: Netherlands Supreme Court Confirms In-house Privilege