English to Russian Law/Patents Law (general)

ХХХ devoted significant time to in-depth analysis of the Claimants’ case on both jurisdiction and the merits, evaluating the different strategic approaches that could be pursued. In conjunction with undertaking this review of the facts and the law, ХХХ considered what further evidence and arguments would be needed to support the Claimants’ claims and worked with YYY to identify (i) areas of factual inquiry to be undertaken, including the gathering of documents

чтобы определить, в каком направлении следует вести работу по установлению фактических обстоятельств дела...? (но до этого было "and worked with...")