The Supreme Court has ruled against extending legal professional privilege (LPP) to accountants, in a closely watched case relating to tax advice. By a majority of five to two, the court confirmed that LPP can only apply to advice provided by solicitors, barristers and foreign lawyers, including in-house lawyers...
January 23, 2013 at 06:47 AM
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The Supreme Court has ruled against extending legal professional privilege (LPP) to accountants, in a closely watched case relating to tax advice.
By a majority of five to two, the court confirmed this morning (23 Jan) that LPP can only apply to advice provided by solicitors, barristers and foreign lawyers, including in-house lawyers. Lord Clarke and Lord Sumption dissented.
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