The EU Investigation Programme — a comprehensive, digitally-enabled solution from PwC Managed eDiscovery and Review Services

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  • Case Study

A recent managed services partnership with a global client highlights how effectively PwC Managed eDiscovery and Review Services can transform internal governance and efficiency.

Client

A global scale client in technology/industrial automation.

Our role

We conducted over 20 internal governance reviews for the client over 3 years.

Country

Several countries in Europe

Setting the scene Establish a core cross-functional team of subject matter experts

Our client had several goals. Firstly, their objective was to establish a core cross-functional team of subject matter experts (SMEs) to help improve transparency and detail in financial matters. 

The client also sought to enhance preparedness for data-regulated regions, streamline processes, adopt effective budgeting and use analytics to improve review efficiency and effectiveness. Additionally, the client’s ambition was to streamline their processes, adopt effective budgeting protocols and to leverage analytics to boost the efficiency and effectiveness of their reviews.

How we helped Enhancing global client services through strategic programme integration

The value we bring is in solving complex challenges, and in this case we developed a robust program that integrated several key initiatives. Below are details of the services we provided to the global client. 

  • Established cross-functional stakeholders to drive program governance

  • Created enhanced deliverables using tools such as Playbook, Matter Initiation Form and Budget Estimator

  • Launched monitoring and reporting visualisations for the cost and status of each case

  • Developed metrics for the "time to launch" and "time to complete" for new projects

  • Adopted a streamlined approach for global conflict checks

  • Implemented "Stop Sign" protocols to manage budget deviations

  • Leveraged PwC’s e-Discovery platform for enhanced security and record-keeping.
  • Utilised advanced technologies including AI supported review and Continuous Active Learning.

"Our Managed eDiscovery and Review Services developed our client’s governance structures, capabilities and procedures, in doing so achieving efficiencies and cost management. Through harnessing advanced technologies and structured processes, PwC enabled the client to set a benchmark for future legal operations, successfully navigating complex regulatory landscapes and optimising legal and investigative workflows."

Marcin Klimczak, PwC eDiscovery Managed Services Leader, CEE Managed Services

Impact and potential Transformative impact of legal managed services: Enhanced governance, efficiency and analytics

The partnership yielded significant benefits for the client, including:

  • Seamless execution

  • Enhanced security and record-keeping

  • Cost predictability through set unitised service rates

  • Substantial cost savings due to reduced and cost effective review

  • Quick responses to collection requests and a more efficient matter start-up process

  • Near time dashboards with key metrics

  • Increased efficiency of reviews through data-driven analytics

Sustained success

The programme's success over the initial three years has led to its recent extension, ensuring continued support and optimisation for the client's investigative and legal operations. This ongoing partnership demonstrates the transformative impact of structured legal managed services. This case study also highlights the importance of integrating advanced technologies to enhance legal and investigative processes.

Technology

We leveraged our Technology Alliances and digital ecosystem to implement and map the right technology to deliver the right outcome for our client. Technologies utilised include:

  • A secure cloud-based platform for document management and e-discovery.
  • A robust cloud computing platform for data handling and storage.
  • AI-based continuous active learning to streamline and enhance the review process.

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Marcin  Klimczak

Marcin Klimczak

PwC eDiscovery Managed Services Leader, CEE Managed Services, PwC Central and Eastern Europe

Tel: +48 227 464 087

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