18 May 2022 • 10 Minute Read
Can law firms make a positive change on their environmental impact by creating efficiencies in the way the litigation practice is conducted?
9 May 2022 • 4 Minute Read
Opus 2, the leader in cloud-based solutions for the legal sector, has launched two new solutions – Opus 2 Case Preparation for law firms and Opus 2 Counsel for Chambers.
23 Feb 2022 • 2 Minute Read
The International Court of Arbitration has released preliminary figures for last year, showing how many cases it registered, which countries these came from, numbers of parties involved and much more
1 Feb 2022 • Minute Read
After a five-year consultation process, the International Centre of Settlement of Investment Disputes submitted its amended rules for approval by the Administrative Council.
15 Dec 2021 • 3 Minute Read
The guidelines will help all arbitration stakeholders to achieve a more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly arbitral process and ensure that technology adoption does not compromise the fair conduct of proceedings.
15 Dec 2021 • 2 Minute Read
The AIAC and Opus 2 have partnered to offer the Asia-Pacific legal community a comprehensive service and a seamless experience for any type of ADR hearing – in-person, virtual or hybrid.
30 Nov 2021 • 4 Minute Read
Opus 2 deployed its hybrid hearings technology to enable an event hosted by the Scottish Arbitration Centre at COP26. What are the lessons for anyone considering a hybrid hearing?
26 Nov 2021 • 4 Minute Read
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes released its sixth working paper on the proposals for amendment of its rules. If approved, the amended rules could be in force in late spring 2022.
17 Nov 2021 • 3 Minute Read
The International Centre of Settlement of Investment Disputes released its annual report for the fiscal year from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
2 Nov 2021 • 2 Minute Read
Rachel joins as Head of APAC to lead Opus 2's strong regional team as we continue to support and partner with our clients on their technology adoption journey.
21 Jul 2021 • 5 Minute Read
In this post, we look at why Opus 2 is completely supplier agnostic regarding VC solutions, and how this approach benefits clients.
4 May 2021 • 5 Minute Read
No VC solutions are tailor-made for the unique demands of the legal setting – in this piece we explore the key aspects of applying these technologies successfully across all styles of hearing.
29 Apr 2021 • 4 Minute Read
Through 2021, we are continuing with our focus on enhancing the user experience and scalability. We are preparing to deliver our next key release (version 7.6) in the summer. Here is a closer look at some major themes we are working on.
28 Apr 2021 • 3 Minute Read
Opus 2 is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming London International Disputes Week, which will be held virtually from 10th – 14th May 2021.
24 Mar 2021 • 5 Minute Read
With decades of evidence and millions of documents to review, the scale of this case forced BakerHostetler to evaluate its current systems and processes and turned to Opus 2 for help.
22 Feb 2021 • 3 Minute Read
This webinar will bring together a diverse range of perspectives on accelerating change in the industry and the challenges that come with it.
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.
27 Jan 2021 • 7 Minute Read
One Am Law 50 firm, challenged by workflow inefficiencies by using multiple legacy tools, began the search for a replacement cost-effective system.
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.
23 Dec 2020 • 2 Minute Read
While more complex cases may return to a physical courtroom as soon as public health allows, will some aspects of virtual depositions and court applications stay past 2021?
16 Dec 2020 • 2 Minute Read
Even before the pandemic, arbitration hearings were well ahead of the rest of the profession in adopting virtual and hybrid technology as a more efficient way of resolving international disputes.
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.
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'.
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.
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',
28 May 2020 • 5 Minute Read
One of the largest law firms in the US continues to reap the benefits from Opus 2’s highly secure, cloud-based case collaboration 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.
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.
17 Feb 2020 • 3 Minute Read
February brought thousands of legal professionals together in New York to network with peers, explore new developments in legal technology and discuss the latest industry trends at Legalweek 2020.
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.
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