Companies Act 2014 section 885

Saving for privileged communications in context of requirements under section 724

Section 885 protects legal professional privilege by ensuring that a solicitor who has acted for a company cannot be compelled to disclose confidential communications made in that capacity during proceedings under the Companies Act 2014.

• Legal professional privilege is preserved even where the Companies Act 2014 imposes obligations to assist with prosecutions or enforcement.
• A solicitor who has acted for a company cannot be forced to reveal privileged communications made to them in that role.
• The protection applies in the context of duties under section 447 (prosecution of offences by company officers and members) and section 724 (duty to assist the DPP and the Director of Corporate Enforcement).
• The section ensures that the fundamental right to confidential legal advice is not overridden by statutory reporting or assistance obligations.

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