In this Q&A we consider the rules relating to legal professional privilege, confidentiality and professional secrecy in Spain. It contains jurisdiction specific information providing an overview of the laws relating to the protection offered in relation to lawyer-client communications and the best practices in preserving the confidentiality, privilege and secrecy in those communications in business and commercial situations. Please note that the concepts of legal professional privilege, confidentiality or professional secrecy, which exempt disclosure of certain protected lawyer-client communications, will be referred to as "Privilege" in this Q&A.
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