Enabling your case with technology-integrated services
The discovery landscape in Ireland has transformed significantly over the past 20 years due to the proliferation of electronically stored information.
By 2025, the amount of data generated and used around the world is expected to reach 181 zettabytes, which is almost triple the volume recorded as recently as 2020. This digital explosion, along with evolving communication technologies, has led to a continuous increase in data volumes subject to the eDiscovery process.
The legal sector in particular faces the challenge of efficiently identifying relevant material within ever-growing document collections to meet discovery obligations cost-effectively and proportionately.
At Grant Thornton, our eDiscovery service leverages the collective expertise of our IT Information Retrieval team, comprising of skill sets from digital forensics, eDiscovery, and data analytics specialists. We help clients fulfill their legal duties on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Why Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton’s eDiscovery team is distinguished by several key factors :
- Expertise and Experience: Our team includes industry-certified experts with decades of experience in complex litigations and public statutory inquiries. We have supported some of the largest litigations in Irish history.
- Security: We ensure the highest level of data protection with on-premise solutions hosted in Dublin, biometrically secured forensic laboratories, and ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications.
- Technological Innovation: We utilise advanced tools like Relativity and Nuix, and continuously develop unique technologies and QA methodologies to optimise technology-assisted reviews, often increasing efficiency by over 50%.
- Educational Contributions: Our experts contribute to the field by lecturing on eDiscovery courses and developing postgraduate programs in eDiscovery at academic institutions and professional bodies.
- Collaborative Approach: We offer a highly collaborative approach, providing strategic guidance, detailed reporting, and hands-on support throughout the eDiscovery process.
Grant Thornton’s comprehensive eDiscovery services, combined with our commitment to innovation, expertise, and security, ensure that our clients receive the highest quality support in navigating the complexities of legal discovery.