Communications between an attorney and client are treated as confidential and disclosure is permissible in very limited cases, including where:

• The written consent of the client or the written consent of the lawful owner of the confidential information has been obtained
• An express court judgment ordering such disclosure has been obtained, and then only to the extent needed by the court
• The attorney, their partners or employees are accused of a criminal charge or a civil claim arising from the relationship with the client or of negligence or professional misconduct