Law firms ‘Privilege is now seen as a fundamental human right’: British intelligence agencies face spying on lawyers allegations Legal Business · 7 November 2014 · 3 min read Legal affairs Leigh Day The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) has heard that legal privileged documents between lawyers and their clients may have been targeted by MI5, MI6 and GCHQ, a disclosure which is said to be of ‘grave concern to campaigners and lawyers alike’.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categorySeal of approval: the LB100 firms with the strongest client recommendationsLaw firm dataKate Peacock10 Feb 2026The law firms impressing clients with their commerciality – and what GCs wantIn-HouseTheresa Hargreaves7 Nov 2025Climate change trumps arguments as Leigh Day halts Heathrow’s third runwayLaw firmsThomas Alan27 Feb 2020Witness training: Fail to prepare, prepare to failLaw firmsTom Baker26 Aug 2022Sponsored briefing: The award-winning real estate lawyers offering flexible support to legal teamsCo-publishingGuest Blog29 Oct 2021‘Drive long-lasting change’: Professionals urged to take part in survey on law and mental healthLaw firmsThomas Alan3 Dec 2020Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesLaw firmsAnna Huntley9 Jan 2025‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryLaw firmsAnna Huntley7 Jan 2025Five partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partnerLaw firmsTom Cox7 Jan 2025