Press Release

FTI Consulting Launches Relativity and RelativityOne Offering in Hong Kong

Global Firm First to Offer Cloud-Based RelativityOne In Hong Kong and Across Three Continents
Press release

Hong Kong, 4 April 2018 — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the Company’s Technology segment has expanded its partnership with Relativity to provide Relativity e-discovery software solutions in Hong Kong and throughout Asia. With this partnership, FTI Technology is the first to provide Relativity’s cloud-based platform RelativityOne in Hong Kong and offers the ability to seamlessly handle cross-border e-discovery matters on RelativityOne across North America, Europe and Asia.

"Global e-discovery matters are complex for a variety of reasons, from data privacy laws to multiple languages and differing cultural norms," said Daryl Teshima, a Senior Managing Director with FTI Technology. "FTI Technology helps make this difficult process more streamlined, cost-effective and defensible. We do this through our experts on the ground, adhering to a global playbook, and now, by including the Relativity platform in our global portfolio."

FTI Technology differentiates its Relativity technology offering by utilising expert workflows and advanced analytics to reduce the cost and complexity of large, and often global, e-discovery matters. FTI Technology also provides its clients with an enhanced Relativity solution that leverages its own proprietary technology as well as add-ons from software partners and the consulting expertise of FTI Technology professionals globally.

"FTI Technology has built a reputation for delivering high-quality e-discovery services on a global scale," said Steve Couling, Vice President of International at Relativity. "By adding our secure and scalable Relativity platforms to its portfolio in Asia, FTI Technology continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation and outstanding customer service."

FTI Technology is widely recognised as a leading provider of consulting and services that span the entire discovery process. From legal holds and global data collections to legal review and production, FTI Technology consultants assist in developing policies, deploying technology and executing entire programmes as a managed service. FTI Technology professionals are experienced in managing data requirements within highly regulated industries and leading discovery efforts across a wide range of matters, from large-scale, multi-jurisdictional disputes to targeted internal investigations. As part of this, FTI Technology provides clients with a choice of technology and service options to best meet their particular needs. Relativity augments other technologies offered by FTI Technology, including Ringtail® and Microsoft 365 Advanced eDiscovery.

"Whether handling matters originating in Asia or supporting the Asian component of a global discovery case, FTI Technology has experts on the ground who can reduce the complexity and help manage the risk of e-discovery," said Sandeep Jadav, a Managing Director with FTI Technology in Hong Kong. "We’re excited to add Relativity to our portfolio in Asia and offer our clients another method to assist them with handling their matters in compliance with local data privacy requirements."

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2016. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.

About Relativity

At Relativity, we make software to help users organize data, discover the truth, and act on it. Our e-discovery platform is used by more than 13,000 organizations around the world to manage large volumes of data and quickly identify key issues during litigation, internal investigations, and compliance projects. Relativity has over 160,000 active users in 40+ countries from organizations including the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 70 Fortune 100 companies, and 199 of the Am Law 200. Relativity’s cloud solution, RelativityOne, offers all the functionality of Relativity in a secure and comprehensive SaaS product. Relativity has been named one of Chicago’s Top Workplaces by the Chicago Tribune for seven consecutive years. Please contact Relativity at sales@relativity.com or visit www.relativity.com for more information.