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Was the disclosure on confidential terms?

3.

Did the recipient have a common interest in the subject matter?

3.

Has "X" been disclosed to any non-client?

7.

Did all or part of "X" evidence a privileged communication?

6.

Was "X" for the dominant purpose of giving/ obtaining legal advice?

5.

Was "X" a lawyer/client communication?

4.

Was "X" created for the dominant purpose of litigation?

3.

Was litigation in reasonable prospect?

2.

Was "X" confidential?

1.

Litigation
privilege

Legal advice

Privileged

Not privileged

Privileged/
part privileged

At the time a document/communication (“X”) was created….

Since creation….

This decision tree has been prepared as a quick reference to help determine which documents can be withheld on grounds of privilege under English law. There are brief notes here, or you can click on the boxes to open links to more detailed information.

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YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

YES

YES