Litigation support
Information and analytical support for a judicial or arbitration process: verification of parties' statements, search and systematization of materials, assessment of the enforceability of a decision.
Practical significance
The legal team works with law and procedure, but the factual basis requires separate work, especially in cross-border disputes. Litigation support closes this gap: it verifies the opponent's statements, tracks changes in their assets, and prepares materials for specific questions in the matter.
Where it is used
- judicial and arbitration proceedings
- cross-border disputes
- corporate conflicts
- enforcement of decisions
What the term does not mean
Not a legal service: legal position, strategy and representation are provided by counsel.
How it differs from «Pre-Litigation Intelligence»
Pre-litigation work takes place before a claim is filed and helps decide whether litigation is worthwhile. Litigation support accompanies a process that has already begun. More about this term
Illustrative example
During the process the opponent claims to have no assets; a check of registers shows the property was retitled to a connected person after the claim was filed.
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Definition verified 3 August 2026
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