This document discusses e-discovery in UK litigation and compares it to procedures in Japan. Key points: - UK litigation requires full disclosure of all material evidence by both parties. This contrasts with Japan which does not have an automatic discovery process. - Differences in civil procedure laws around document protection and data privacy can cause conflicts in cross-border e-discovery. - Japanese companies may have weaknesses in areas like retention policies and cultural perspectives that make adapting to rigorous e-discovery standards challenging. Cooperation will be needed to resolve conflicts that arise from these differences.