Legal professional privilege for the public sector

Overview

This workshop explores the principles of legal professional privilege specifically within government agencies, giving you a thorough refresher on what can be a difficult practical issue.

Who should attend

  • In-house counsel

  • Legal managers

  • Officers

What we will cover

  • The elements of privilege

  • Common interest privilege

  • Joint privilege

  • Privilege issues when dealing with third parties

  • Privilege and in-house lawyers

  • Waiver of privilege – express waiver and implied waiver

  • Waiver in a government context

  • Voluntary disclosure of the substance of legal advice

  • Issue waiver

What you will learn

You’ll develop an understanding of the key principles of legal professional privilege.

To complete your registration, please scroll past 'Event Details' and locate the green banner displaying the 'Register' button.

Event Details

Dates: Dates are scheduled on a needs basis. 
To register your interest please click the registration button below or email
[email protected].

Time: 8.45am for 9.00am - 12.45pm

Venue:
Clayton Utz Brisbane

Cost: Inc GST
$844 per person
$760 per person if booking two weeks before the workshop
$717 per person if in a group of three or more

Further information:
Phone 1800 882 110
Email [email protected].

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Legal professional privilege for the public sector

Great presentation. Very in-depth, provided many relevant examples and the materials were clear and easy to understand.

On a personality note, Ian has a pleasant and approachable manner in how he presents.

A very enlightening workshop. The content was logically ordered and well explained, it made a complicated area of the law very accessible.

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As a participant of our program you'll have comfort in knowing that you can depend on us for ongoing support. Whether it be two weeks or two years after the workshop, you can call us at any time for a short, no-cost consultation.

Recommended CPD point allocation: 3 points  (excluding WA).
If this particular educational activity is relevant to your immediate or long term needs in relation to your professional development and practice of the law, then you should claim one CPD unit for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. Please contact your Professional Body for your state.