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Perspective

Feb. 12, 2013

Don't be so sure privileges apply abroad

The attorney-client communication privilege is probably one of the most revered evidentiary rules in the U.S. Such reverence is, of course, not necessarily shared in other countries. One such country is Korea. By Jason S. Kim


By Jason S. Kim

KOREA PRACTICE: South Korea's sophisticated business community is flush with opportunities for U.S. firms, but first it's important to understand the novel legal challenges presented by a foreign legal system. For more, visit www.winlaw.com.

The attorney-client communication privilege is probably one of the most revered evidentiary rules in the U.S. ...

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