29 Mar 2021 • 4 Minute Read
Join this webinar to hear experts delve into the fundamental elements arbitration advocates must consider when undertaking their first appointments.
12 Apr 2021 • 6 Minute Read
Faced with the challenge of rearranging an important hearing, Verisona Law partnered with Opus 2 to conduct their very first virtual hearing…
30 Mar 2021 • 7 Minute Read
Astorg, a leading global private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Opus 2 via its newly launched Mid-Cap fund.
29 Mar 2021 • 4 Minute Read
Join this webinar to hear experts delve into the fundamental elements arbitration advocates must consider when undertaking their first appointments.
10 Feb 2021 • 4 Minute Read
The acquisition brings together market leaders with complementary legal solutions and continues Opus 2’s drive to build a connected digital practice.
8 Feb 2021 • 4 Minute Read
Charlie Harrel discusses why international arbitration is outperforming litigation in keeping up with its caseload as courts confront logjams worldwide.
5 Feb 2021 • 4 Minute Read
Opus 2’s cloud-based virtual hearings platform gives young practitioners a unique opportunity to test their collaborative skills over a series of preliminary and elimination moots in a completely virtual, international legal environment.
3 Feb 2021 • 3 Minute Read
Opus 2’s newly appointed CEO Martin Coen and Founder Graham Smith-Bernal joined host Ari Kaplan as guests on a recent episode of the Reinventing Professionals podcast.
28 Jan 2021 • 5 Minute Read
We are preparing to deliver our next key release (version 7.5) in the coming weeks. Here is a closer look at some major themes we are working on.
13 Jan 2021 • 5 Minute Read
Opus 2 announces current board member Martin Coen will take over as CEO as the company enters a new phase of expansion.
18 Dec 2020 • 5 Minute Read
Opus 2 was proud to take part in the annual Arbitration and ADR Conference held by the International Chamber of Commerce.
1 Dec 2020 • 4 Minute Read
Charlie Harrel of Opus 2 discusses with Thomson Reuters Practical Law the benefits and challenges of using virtual courts and whether they will become a permanent fixture after the pandemic.
30 Nov 2020 • 3 Minute Read
We are thrilled to share news that our Founder, Graham Smith-Bernal, has won a Lifetime Contributor award for Supplier Innovation at the Legal Innovation Awards 2020.
26 Oct 2020 • 5 Minute Read
We will be launching Opus 2 version 7.4 before the end of 2020. Take a closer look at some of the main areas for development and new features.
20 Oct 2020 • 6 Minute Read
Professional arbitration and mediator, Simon Gault on how adopting Opus 2 transformed his role as an arbitrator.
6 Oct 2020 • 3 Minute Read
In this podcast, Above The Law chat with Charlie Harrel, COO of Opus 2, about building platforms that make virtual hearings actually work.
17 Sep 2020 • 5 Minute Read
We will soon be releasing our comprehensive guide to planning your own hybrid hearing. Read more and register to receive the guide.
11 Sep 2020 • 3 Minute Read
Since March 2020, Opus 2 has conducted over 250 virtual hearings with more than 6,000 real-time connections. Explore the numbers behind the digital transformation.
11 Sep 2020 • 5 Minute Read
Our review of London's Commercial Court's event; Year 126 and onwards: planning for the future of London's Commercial Courts, powered by Opus 2.
1 Sep 2020 • 5 Minute Read
A round-up of From virtual to hybrid - navigating arbitration hearings after COVID-19' from Maxwell Chambers and Opus 2. Watch the webinar in full.
17 Aug 2020 • 4 Minute Read
We were delighted to bring together this webinar with GAR in August, 'Modernise your disputes practice: Building connected teams'.
3 Aug 2020 • 3 Minute Read
In July 2020 Opus 2 were pleased to host a webinar with CIArb on the adoption of virtual hearings due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
22 Jul 2020 • 4 Minute Read
London’s Commercial Court, in collaboration with London International Disputes Week, is pleased to present, Year 126 and onwards: planning for the future of London’s Commercial Court, a virtual seminar as part of the celebration of the Court’s 125th Anniversary.
29 Jun 2020 • 3 Minute Read
In this webinar held on 24 June 2020, the panel reflected on their experiences and lessons learned from recent virtual hearings.
17 Jun 2020 • 4 Minute Read
In a virtual hearing, how do you replace the post-it notes usually passed along in the hearing room, or leaning over the shoulder for a quick word?
3 Jun 2020 • 3 Minute Read
As you investigate solutions to accommodate remote work and virtual proceedings, here are some basic considerations to keep in mind.
1 Jun 2020 • 6 Minute Read
Ian Gaunt, Past President, LMAA provides an introduction to the virtual hearings webinar hosted by LMAA with the IDRC and Opus 2.
1 Jun 2020 • 7 Minute Read
A recap of LMAA's webinar in collaboration with the IDRC London and Opus 2, titled 'Virtual hearings: adapting to the new reality',
27 May 2020 • 5 Minute Read
In this blog post, we cover the key responsibilities of a Virtual Hearing Manager and the benefits of having their support when planning and conducting a virtual hearing.
15 May 2020 • 4 Minute Read
Reduce friction and empower your case team to organise, share and collaborate across your documents, all in one integrated platform.
11 May 2020 • 3 Minute Read
Opus 2 CEO and Founder Graham Smith-Bernal joined host Ari Kaplan as a guest on the latest episode of the Reinventing Professionals podcast.
28 Apr 2020 • 2 Minute Read
Stephen Embry explores how the enforced transition to virtual hearings may impact the future of courtroom litigation.
27 Apr 2020 • 1 Minute Read
As businesses adjust to the “new normal”, law firms have an opportunity to create technology-enhanced services for clients, extending beyond legal advice.
21 Apr 2020 • 4 Minute Read
A collated list of top tips from barristers on how to run seamless virtual hearings.
20 Apr 2020 • 2 Minute Read
Find out more about our upcoming virtual hearings webinar series with ICC Arbitration.
31 Mar 2020 • 5 Minute Read
The legal world is turning to technology to adapt to the current remote working climate. Here we outline how to prepare for a virtual court hearing.
20 Mar 2020 • 2 Minute Read
We are pleased to announce our collaboration with the London International Arbitration Centre to support virtual hearings for dispute resolution, helping legal teams minimise disruptions to their proceedings.
6 Mar 2020 • 3 Minute Read
In February 2020, our team of over 30 developers, designers, and QA department were given a fitting new home; the Opus 2 Technology HQ.
28 Jan 2020 • 1 Minute Read
Dorsey & Whitney is turning to vendor Opus 2 for work that goes beyond disputes, where legal technology established its first beachhead.
6 Jan 2020 • 6 Minute Read
Watch our video highlighting what positive environmental impact can be achieved when adopting electronic bundles and remote hearing services from Opus 2.
20 Dec 2019 • 6 Minute Read
Take a look at our 2019 Year in Review Infographic for some of our software and services highlights from last year and find out why 48 of the top 50 international law firms are already working with us.
6 Aug 2019 • 1 Minute Read
We are pleased to announce that our Asia-Pacific office has moved to Maxwell Chambers in Singapore.
29 Nov 2018 • 1 Minute Read
Eversheds Sutherland has partnered with Opus 2 to launch an enterprise licence of our electronic trial platform, under the name CaseReady.
28 Nov 2018 • 1 Minute Read
Eversheds Sutherland has launched CaseReady with Opus 2, a secure cloud-based platform that enables lawyers, clients and counsel to share case materials and work collaboratively.
31 Oct 2018 • 1 Minute Read
RingCentral UK and Opus 2 have teamed up to deliver cloud communications solution for virtual courtrooms and case management. Read more about the partnership.
2 Oct 2018 • 1 Minute Read
Many top-tier dispute resolution practices are turning to Opus 2’s award-winning platform to provide their clients with greater value-add through the course of a dispute.
5 Apr 2018 • 4 Minute Read
Opus 2 becomes the first software business in the legal space to receive the UK’s highest business accolade.
22 Jan 2018 • 1 Minute Read
In a UK-first, law firm BLP has entered into a partnership with litigation tech firm Opus 2 for an innovative new application of its electronic trial platform.
1 Sep 2017 • 1 Minute Read
Welcome to the new world of digital litigation, which is rapidly emerging in the context of an increasingly globalized world.
12 Jul 2017 • 1 Minute Read
Opus 2 today released the latest version of its award-winning transcript management and case analysis software, Opus 2 Magnum™.
21 Feb 2017 • 5 Minute Read
As environmental awareness continues to be at the forefront of modern society, it is no surprise that the “paperless” electronic proceedings are handled daily.
19 Jan 2017 • 1 Minute Read
Opus 2 announced that one of the top 5 largest law firms in the US and worldwide has selected Opus 2 Magnum™ software for case preparation across the firm's North American and EMEA offices.
31 Oct 2016 • 4 Minute Read
Members of our Opus 2 Magnum team had a great experience reconnecting with clients at Relativity Fest 2016 in Chicago, here's our round-up of the event.
2 Feb 2016 • 4 Minute Read
Graham Smith-Bernal, Opus 2 CEO; the British entrepreneur and inventor who left school at 16 and completely transformed how court cases are recorded and reported.
15 May 2014 • 1 Minute Read
Gone are the days when all parties for a case needed their own pile of documents. Opus 2 provides the solution.