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NLJ this week: El Haddad & the importance of immunity from suit

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10 May 2024
Issue: 8070 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , In Court , Defamation
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The fundamental principle of lawyers’ and witnesses’ immunity from suit came under scrutiny in the recent case of El Haddad v Al Rostamani and others

In this week’s NLJ, Sophia Purkis, partner at Fladgate, explores this fascinating case and the lessons for lawyers therein.

Purkis writes: ‘A lawyer’s duty is to advance their client’s case fearlessly in accordance with their professional obligations and a client’s instructions.’

The author highlights that, while immunity is a vital principle, lawyers are not free to say whatever they want and must comply with strict regulatory requirements and, of course, the criminal law of conspiracy and perjury.

Issue: 8070 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , In Court , Defamation
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