Lawyers have had to change the way they manage investigations, arbitration and litigation for their clients in response to rapid changes in technology. In order to best serve their clients’ interests, lawyers in the UK will need to have at least a broad understanding of the methods and techniques available, as well as the benefits and pitfalls of e-disclosure.

Gone are the days when most evidence provided to lawyers by clients came in paper format, requiring paralegal teams to scour filing cabinets and warehouses for relevant documents.