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Will Prudential ruling spark Parliamentary debate on privilege?

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Published on: 30 January 2013

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Original news
What issues did this case raise?
To what extent is the judgment helpful in clarifying the law in this area?
What does this ruling mean for lawyers in private practice?
How will this decision impact the tax market?
What effect does the decision have on alternative business structures (ABSs)?
How does the decision affect in-house lawyers?
Are there any patterns/trends emerging in the law in this area?

Article summary

Dispute Resolution analysis: The taxman has won a landmark ruling in the Supreme Court that legal professional privilege should not be extended to cover tax advice given by accountants. Commercial litigator Peter Moore, consultant with northwest solicitors SAS Daniels LLP, says any extension to legal advice privilege should be a matter for Parliament.

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