Vivien Edouard Milat

Vivien has a key focus in complex litigation involving large sets of documents and managing e-discovery projects. He creatively and effectively leverages document review platforms to distinguish the key elements of any case and decipher the information required to build clear and compelling case narratives. His patience, attention to detail and capacity to retain and refine vast amounts of technical information make Vivien a vital asset throughout the litigation process. He helps advance matters by investigating case details, preparing court materials, interviewing, and preparing witnesses, reviewing transcripts, and analyzing critical information for trial.

Vivien’s expertise extends to all stages of the e-discovery process. This includes complying with document production obligations involving tool selection, negotiating discovery plans, overseeing document collection, devising efficient review strategies and managing teams of document reviewers. He is heavily involved with reviewing other parties’ productions to ensure all required materials have been disclosed and integrated into the case. He has also acted as an independent lawyer conducting privilege reviews.

Representing investors in a wireless carrier in litigation against the federal government.

Counsel to an international accounting firm in defence of a claim by the Receiver of Bridging Finance seeking damages of over $1.3 billion.

Successfully represented class members in class action for unpaid overtime by a national trucking and logistics company.

Successfully represented plaintiffs in 7-week trial against federal government. Superior Court of Justice, Commercial List, awarded the plaintiffs $555 million plus prejudgment interest and costs.