ALISTAIR GRAHAM JOHN BROWN v. GUARDIAN ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE PLC.

[1994] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 325

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Neill, Lord Justice Hoffmann and Lord Justice Waite

Practice - Discovery - Legal professional privilege - Insured solicitor sued for negligence - Solicitors acted for insured - Insured claimed under professional indemnity insurance - Insurers asked for discovery of solicitors’ file during period solicitors acting for insured - Whether terms on which solicitors instructed precluded insured from asserting legal professional privilege against insurers.