“Pacts Protect Attorney-Client Privilege Across Company Families”

Jake Vollebregt authored the Bloomberg Law article, “Pacts Protect Attorney-Client Privilege Across Company Families,” examining strategies for protecting privileged communications among affiliated companies within corporate groups. Vollebregt discusses the importance of intercompany legal services agreements (ILSAs) and joint defense agreements (JDAs) in establishing attorney-client relationships, preserving privilege, and facilitating the exchange of confidential legal information.

He also highlights transfer pricing considerations, cross-border privilege challenges, and the importance of maintaining clear documentation and internal protocols. Vollebregt emphasizes that proactively implementing these agreements can help multinational corporations protect sensitive legal communications and mitigate risks during litigation, government investigations, and regulatory audits.