Athol, Erin & Appel: How undue legal privilege shielded Bain

In this roundtable discussion with Adv Erin Richards and Bain whistle-blower Athol Williams, the actions of Bain's lawyers Baker McKenzie are in question. Did the global legal heavyweight justifiably shield its client from scrutiny, or criminal prosecution, by invoking legal privilege? All this while also being tasked with "independently" and “transparently” investigating Bain's conduct at the South African Revenue Service? The report from Baker McKenzie's investigation has never seen the light of day despite promises by Bain to the contrary, and Williams' best efforts. Michael Appel's guests discuss the limits of legal privilege arising from this scenario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices