Asserting Privilege in the Email Era – Dominant Purpose and Continuum of Advice

Asserting Privilege in the Email Era – Dominant Purpose and Continuum of Advice

A recent decision of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales has clarified the position in relation to asserting Legal Advice Privilege in that jurisdiction focussing on issues such as the dominant purpose test and the continuum of advice. This article briefly explores these issues and how they are interpreted in Irish law.