Indrė Maculevičienė

The Doctrine of Lawyer’s Professional Secrecy: Nature, Standards of Protection, and Issues of Application in Civil Proceedings

Abstract This article analyses the scope and limitations of legal professional secrecy in the context of the right to a fair trial and the proper administration of justice. It argues that lawyer–client privilege is a fundamental safeguard of the rule of law, enabling open communication and effective legal representatio...