The European perspective: The evolution of legal professional privilege in European Union jurisprudence

The European perspective: The evolution of legal professional privilege in European Union jurisprudence

Publication

In a recent article featured in Concurrences – Competition Law Review, Partner Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Kamann and Senior Associate Dr. Katalin Lehnhardt-Busche examine the transformation of attorney–client privilege in Europe. Their analysis highlights how this privilege has progressed from a procedural safeguard to a substantive fundamental right, shaped by landmark rulings from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). The article also discusses new standards for lawyer independence and confidentiality across Europe.

Read the full article to learn more about the evolving legal landscape and its impact on attorney–client relationships.

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