(Live Lecture & Webinar) Legal Professional Privilege in Hong Kong: Principles, Case Law, and Practical Application |
Date: |
28 November 2025 (Friday) |
Time: |
2:30pm - 5:45pm |
Level: |
I (Intermediate) For delegates who have prior knowledge of the subject area |
Language: |
Cantonese 粵語 |
Fee: |
HK$ 1,850 |
Accreditation: |
(3 CPD Points will be applied for) |
Ref: |
L25OT33 |
Venue: |
Live Lecture or Zoom Webinar - Rm 2102, 21/F, Beautiful Group Tower, 77 Connaught Road Central, HK - Online Webinar via Zoom [View Map] |
Presenter's Biography:
Charles is a practising barrister with substantial experience in criminal law, including jury trials and appellate advocacy. His practice includes white-collar crime and cases involving the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). He has served as Deputy District Judge on various occasions and is currently a member of the Bar Council and several of its Standing Committees. He also serves on a number of statutory appeal boards, contributing to the development and oversight of legal and regulatory matters in Hong Kong. |
Objective:
This course aims to offer practitioners a thoughtful and structured overview of legal professional privilege as it applies in Hong Kong. Through discussion of key legal principles, case authorities, and practical scenarios, participants will be encouraged to reflect on how privilege operates in both litigation and non-litigation settings. The session also considers emerging challenges and provides guidance on maintaining privilege in day-to-day practice. |
Outline:
- Overview of Legal Professional Privilege
- Common law foundations and Basic Law Article 35
- Confidentiality as the foundation
- The rules on disclosure in civil and criminal matters
- Identifying the relevant parties and purposes
- Legal Advice Privilege vs Litigation Privilege
- Common and Joint interest privilege
- Forms of wavier: express, implied and partial
- Key HK authorities:
- Citic Pacific Ltd v Secretary for Justice & Commissioner of Police [2015] HKEC 1263
- Akai Holdings Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) v Ernst & Young (2009) 12 HKCFAR 574
- Citic Pacific Ltd v Secretary for Justice [2011] 4 HKLRD 38
- Practical Guidance for Practitioners
- Preserving privilege in routine legal work
- Managing privilege in internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and criminal investigations
- A Case Study of MK v Director of Legal Aid [2024] HKCFA 6
- Emerging Issues
- Privilege and legal technology: digital risks and AI tools
- Arbitration and mediation
- Real-world scenarios
- Practical tips and privilege checklist
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Others |
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Cancellation
In case of cancellation of a booking, you must inform us in writing at least seven (7) days before the date of the course, and a full refund will be issued (less of HK$300 administration fee). Cancellation of unpaid bookings will incur a HK$300 administration fee and the cancellation will not be deemed effective until payment of such fee is received. No refunds will be given and any outstanding amounts remain payable in full if the written notice of cancellation is made less than (7) days before the date of the course.
Transfer
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- Transfer the booking to a replacement delegate;( Not available for Individual Discount Packages)
- Transfer your booking to another course, to be held before 31 October 2025; or
- Request a credit voucher, to be used on another LexOmnibus CPD course to be held before 31 October 2025.
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Weather
In the event that the No.8 typhoon signal is hoisted or the Black Rain Storm warning is raised within 2.5 hours of the course or is due to be raised during the course, the course will be cancelled. In the event of cancellation due to bad weather, the course will be rescheduled or a credit note issued. No refunds will be given.
Record of Attendance
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