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Internal Investigations and Legal Professional Privilege

In November 2024, the Solicitors Regulation Authority published crucial guidance on managing regulatory risks and issues associated with internal investigations. This guidance is essential for SRA-regulated firms and solicitors aiming to stay compliant and effective. One key consideration is the careful management of information sharing with third parties and witnesses, ensuring the protection of individuals’ anonymity to maintain confidentiality and uphold legal professional privilege (LPP). But what does this look like in practice?

Join our expert, Will Hayes, as he delves into the application of legal advice privilege and litigation privilege in internal investigations. This classroom covers how witness interviews are treated under LPP, the role of LPP in fact-finding investigations, and practical tips for maintaining privilege.

Internal investigations are prevalent across multiple legal fields, so whether you are responsible for carrying out the investigation, assisting with it or just wanting to know more, equip yourself with the knowledge to handle LPP effectively during an investigation and ensure compliance.

This online classroom was delivered on Tuesday 30 September 2025.

You might also be interested in our courses on Legal Professional Privilege.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this online classroom, you will be able to:  

  • understand how legal advice privilege and litigation privilege apply in the context of internal investigations 
  • determine when witness interviews can be covered by LPP in investigations 
  • analyse the application of LPP in investigations 
  • identify practical strategies for maintaining LPP throughout an investigation 
How you will learn

Course format     

This online classroom consists of the following elements:     

  • an SME presentation with opportunities for interaction, delivered using Microsoft Teams    
  • an optional MCQ assessment, to obtain a certificate of completion    

 Assessment   

In order to pass the assessment, you must achieve a mark of 80%.   

Length   

The online classroom will take 60 minutes, excluding the assessment. 

No. of items Discount
11 – 19 15%
20 – 29 20%
30 – 39 25%
40 + 30%
£104.19 ex VAT
Type of training
CPD
Format
Recorded online classroom
Level
Intermediate
Who is this for?
Freelance solicitors
Practice managers
Small firms lawyers
Solicitors
Course length
60 minutes
Assessment type
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions).
SRA Competence
A1

The experts

Will Hayes

Expert

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