Recent Developments Regarding Attorney-client Privilege in Japan

著者等: 真武庆彦

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出版社: 长岛・大野・常松律师事务所

书籍名或刊登 杂志: NO&T Japan Legal Update 第19号（2019年9月）

语言: 英文

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请注意，本简报的目的是提供信息，并非提供法律建议。另外，本简报仅包括根据发行日(制作日)时点的信息，不包括该时点之后的信息。特别是速报可能会与现状的解释或惯例不同，敬请留意。

I. Introduction
If a client asks whether conversations with a Japanese lawyer regarding legal advice will be protected by attorney‐client privilege in a Japanese court, the short answer is no, which is often surprising to non‐Japanese clients (especially those from common law jurisdictions). According to the OECD, Japan is one of only three OECD jurisdictions that do not afford attorney‐client privilege. The absence of attorney‐client privilege requires foreign companies to be acutely aware of the differing treatment of sensitive communication in Japan and in their home jurisdiction. It may also pose a greater challenge to Japanese companies in the context of international disputes and/or investigations. This article addresses the recent discussions about attorney‐client privilege in relation to investigations of corporate misconduct in Japan and the new regime of attorney client privilege being developed.

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