Successful e-discovery requires strategic, defensible decisions regarding preservation, proportionality, and review protocols, moving beyond simple data collection to manage legal risks effectively. Key areas involve implementing robust litigation holds, negotiating ESI protocols, leveraging technology-assisted review (TAR), and managing cross-border data privacy. For further reading, see this overview of best practices from BarristersCLE . e-Discovery, Part 2: Best Practices & Litigation Holds