04 - Sharing documents with third parties
In what circumstances (if any) can a document be given to a third party without losing protection?

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

  • 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.