The Underserved Middle: Rethinking eDiscovery for Mid-Sized Law Firms
At Future Lawyer UK we spoke to the event’s founder Timo Karakashev to discuss the growth and ambitions of Ethical eDiscovery, and a candid look at where most UK law firms really stand with their eDiscovery processes.
Watch the clips to find out discover why so many mid-sized firms feel like they're falling behind (spoiler: they're not), how the traditional buying process is broken, and why a more transparent approach to eDiscovery consulting is resonating with legal teams across the UK.
Boutique v. Full Service
In this clip, James explains why boutique eDiscovery providers are uniquely positioned to serve smaller law firms in ways the industry giants simply can't.
From getting hands-on with case teams to spotting weaknesses in opposing productions, discover how working with someone who understands your dispute inside-out and can leverage their experience from "the other side" helps mid-sized firms negotiate more favourable settlements, even when facing well-resourced opponents.
The Underserved Middle
We break down exactly why mid-sized law firms (those who handle regular disputes but don't need full-time eDiscovery teams) end up trapped in a costly cycle of ad-hoc purchasing. Every new dispute means starting from scratch: getting three quotes, choosing the cheapest option, and repeating the whole process again.
James explains how the eDiscovery Health Check helps these firms understand where they actually stand compared to others and consolidate their approach, without being sold a one-size-fits-all solution that works for someone else's firm.
Why Even Top Firms Struggle with eDiscovery Decisions
We talk about how law firms actually make technology decisions and why the partnership structure creates unexpected challenges. Where priorities understandably lie elsewhere, like practicing the law and giving clients the best advice, firms can often lack the centralised decision-making needed for smart procurement.
And how, frequently, top-tier firms are "stitching things together ad hoc" and assuming they're miles behind their competitors.
