October 5, 2025
White v Withers LLP [2009] EWCA Civ 1122
A client made a subject access request to her former solicitors under the Data Protection Act. The solicitors withheld documents, citing legal professional privilege belonging to other clients. The Court of Appeal held privilege is a valid ground for non-disclosure. Facts The claimant, Mrs White, was the widow of Mr Mark White. Following his death, disputes arose between her and the trustees of various family trusts. She engaged the defendant solicitors, Withers LLP, who had previously acted for her and her late husband, and also acted for the trustees. After ceasing to instruct Withers, Mrs White made a subject access
