Disclosure is one of the most critical and potentially risky stages of litigation. This course provides a clear, practical guide to understanding disclosure obligations under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), including what must be disclosed, when, and how to manage the process effectively. 

 Designed for professionals involved in litigation, this training equips learners with the knowledge and tools to meet their legal responsibilities, avoid costly mistakes, and work effectively with legal teams to manage disclosure in a compliant and efficient manner. 

This course covers:

• Understanding what disclosure means in the context of litigation and why it matters
• Understand what disclosure means in the context of litigation and why it matters 
• Identify what constitutes a “document” and what must be disclosed, including emails, texts, social media, and metadata 
• Recognise when the duty to preserve documents begins and how long it lasts 
• Learn the consequences of non-compliance, including court sanctions, adverse inferences, and potential contempt proceedings 
• Understand the different types of disclosure (Standard, Extended, Models A–E) and when they apply 
• Follow a step-by-step process for managing disclosure, including preservation, data mapping, collection, searching, review, and production 
• Understand the role of privilege (legal advice, litigation, and without prejudice) and how it affects disclosure 
• Explore how technology and AI tools are used to streamline disclosure and reduce costs 
• Apply best practices to avoid common pitfalls and ensure compliance throughout the litigation process