Revisiting Legal Professional Privilege in 2022 Nigeria

In this maiden edition of The Charles Anthony Legal Sense, we examine the current status of legal professional privilge, also known as attorney-client confidentiality, in Nigeria, in light of the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act 2022. The content of the document is NOT legal advice!

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