--- title: Opus 2 Case Preparation for Dispute Resolution | Opus 2 description: Opus 2 Case Preparation is an efficient legal case management solution offering tailored services to keep key stakeholders connected throughout the case. image: https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Opus%202%20Case%20Preparation-shareable%20image.jpg --- ![Scroll Group 1](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Scroll%20Group%201.png) ![Mask Group 11478](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Mask%20Group%2011478.png) # Opus 2 Case Preparation Leading law firms worldwide are transforming their disputes practice by using Opus 2 Case Preparation to bring their team, clients, and other stakeholders together in one connected environment throughout the lifecycle of each case. Quick Links [ Overview ](http://5553909.hs-sites.com/en-au/case-preparation#hs_cos_wrapper_dnd_area-dnd_partial-2-module-2) [ Features ](http://5553909.hs-sites.com/en-au/case-preparation#hs_cos_wrapper_dnd_area-dnd_partial-9-module-2) [ What clients say ](http://5553909.hs-sites.com/en-au/case-preparation#hs_cos_wrapper_dnd_area-dnd_partial-7-module-2) [ Key benefits ](http://5553909.hs-sites.com/en-au/case-preparation#hs_cos_wrapper_dnd_area-dnd_partial-6-module-2) [ Use cases ](http://5553909.hs-sites.com/en-au/case-preparation#hs_cos_wrapper_module_16655731555863) [ Partners and integrations ](http://5553909.hs-sites.com/en-au/case-preparation#hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1665576217338) [ Resources ](http://5553909.hs-sites.com/en-au/case-preparation#hs_cos_wrapper_module_16935806362762) Overview Dispute resolution practitioners use Opus 2 Case Preparation to connect their team members, clients and relevant third parties with key case material in a single environment from commencement to resolution of every case. Rich collaboration, search and visualisation capabilities allow teams to efficiently conduct analysis, develop meaningful connections and focus on advancing a winning case strategy. Opus 2’s Solution Services team works closely with you to understand your requirements and tailor our solution to reflect and complement your working practices. Eliminate issues caused by multiple disjointed tools and empower your team across all your arbitration cases with Opus 2 Case Preparation. [ Book a demo ](http://5553909.hs-sites.com/en-au/book-a-demo) ![Screenshot 2022-10-19 at 10.00.44](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202022-10-19%20at%2010.00.44.png?width=688&height=536&name=Screenshot%202022-10-19%20at%2010.00.44.png) ![play icon](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/play-icon.svg) ![Case Preparation - overview-1](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Case%20Preparation%20-%20%20overview-1.jpg?width=567&height=460&name=Case%20Preparation%20-%20%20overview-1.jpg) ![prev icon](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/carousel-arrow.svg) ![next icon](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/carousel-arrow.svg) ## Trusted by legal teams around the world ![Clifford Chance](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Clifford%20Chance.svg) ![Clyde Co](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Clyde%20Co.svg) ![Corrs Chambers Westgarth-1](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Corrs%20Chambers%20Westgarth-1.svg) ![DLA Piper](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/DLA%20Piper.svg) ![Herbert Smith Freehills-3](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Herbert%20Smith%20Freehills-3.svg) ![HFW](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/HFW.svg) ![Norton Rose Fulbright](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Norton%20Rose%20Fulbright.svg) ![Reed Smith-1](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Reed%20Smith-1.svg) Chronology Characters Search ![case preparation solution_timeline](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/case%20preparation%20solution_timeline.jpg?width=590&height=402&name=case%20preparation%20solution_timeline.jpg) Chronology Chronology enables the creation of complete case timelines, the backbone of any dispute, with links to all the underlying evidence and characters involved. It enables users to instantly create visualisations, comprising of key events and characters, displayed in a chronological timeline allowing point-by-point case building.   Such visualisations paint a clearer picture and flesh out key details and connections. Chronologies can be created in seconds from the available data. Powerful filtering tools allow users to focus on specific issues and characters and instantly visualise event and character-specific timelines. ![hearing solution_feature image_Realtime transcription](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hearing%20solution_feature%20image_Realtime%20transcription.jpg?width=590&height=400&name=hearing%20solution_feature%20image_Realtime%20transcription.jpg) Characters   Characters provide a centralised view of key persons relevant to a case and can act as a repository of key details and facts. These details are stored and accessible to the entire case team reducing knowledge gaps and enabling teams to work more efficiently. Documents and events can be linked to specific characters, and notes made can be previewed, together with all underlying evidence. Characters offer an interactive environment where meaningful connections can be created and revisited. Create character-specific visualisations to analyse data with greater flexibility. Characters provide the user with enhanced witness management capability, enabling more efficient time management and planning.   ![case preparation solution_document management ](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/case%20preparation%20solution_document%20management%20.jpg?width=590&height=402&name=case%20preparation%20solution_document%20management%20.jpg) Search Advanced search and powerful filtering functionality make it quick and easy to locate specific content across your complete workspace, including documents, notes, characters and events, saving the user time in case preparation.   Navigating through your data has never been easier. Search and filtering parameters can be set and filters saved for future reference. Targeted searches through the whole content allow the user to locate important information instantly and to view connected data together. ## Other features ![featured-list-tick](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/featured-list-tick.svg) ### Collections (including bundle creation) ![featured-list-tick](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/featured-list-tick.svg) ### Annotation ![featured-list-tick](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/featured-list-tick.svg) ### In-document collaboration ![featured-list-tick](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/featured-list-tick.svg) ### Dashboards ![featured-list-tick](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/featured-list-tick.svg) ### Client portals ![featured-list-tick](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/featured-list-tick.svg) ### Characters management ![featured-list-tick](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/featured-list-tick.svg) ### Centralised hosting ![featured-list-tick](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/featured-list-tick.svg) ### Management of documents ![featured-list-tick](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/featured-list-tick.svg) ### Paperless platform ![featured-list-tick](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/featured-list-tick.svg) ### Cloud-based solution ![featured-list-tick](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/featured-list-tick.svg) ### Highly secure ISO-accreditation ![quote icon](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/quote.svg) “Predictive coding might be the rock star of litigation technology, but a shared cloud infrastructure for collaboration between lawyers, counsel, clients and experts is the unsung hero. CaseReady* will significantly advance our litigation technology offering. It will provide our clients and our 800+ disputes lawyers with a smarter way of working for all major litigation, arbitration and investigations”. *CaseReady is powered by Opus 2 Paul Worth, Co-Head of Global Litigation , Eversheds ![quote icon](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/quote.svg) “In complex litigation with vast numbers of documents, the Opus 2 platform eases communication between lawyers and their clients, especially when they delve into specific documents. The tagging and search functions are useful for identifying issues and preparing for cross-examination. It also eliminates the fear of losing one’s Post-Its, which is a litigator’s worst nightmare in court! I wish we had started using the platform earlier.” Yingyu Wang, Director, Via Law Corporation ![quote icon](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/quote.svg) "I think Opus 2 increases productivity by about 25%" High Court Judge , Technology & Construction Court ![bg-desktop-v (1)](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/bg-desktop-v%20(1).svg) ### Key benefits ![tick icon](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/tick.svg) Eliminate the friction caused by multiple disjointed tools In a single solution, bring together all the key evidence, case materials and stakeholders from the onset of a matter. It is simple to start, and you can easily manage materials as the case progresses. ![tick icon](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/tick.svg) Streamline client communications Keep your clients informed throughout the lifecycle of a matter. Provide case insights and feedback from an early stage and share updates as the case strategy evolves. ![tick icon](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/tick.svg) Designed for modern disputes teams Work collaboratively with your team members no matter where they are based. Share notes and discuss observations with in-document annotations and comments, keeping your work product always linked to the underlying evidence. With the full case history only a click away, onboarding new team members is quick and effortless. ![tick icon](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/tick.svg) Remain agile and adapt easily Evolve your strategy as new facts emerges during different stages of the case. Your documents are converted into a searchable and actionable database of facts, entities and relationships that can be easily structured and updated as the case develops. ![tick icon](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/tick.svg) Transform your team Accelerate the digital transformation of your practice by embedding technology in your day-to-day working practices. Our solution is based on law firm best practices and tailored to complement your existing workflows, enabling you to deliver and maintain exceptional service to the client. ![tick icon](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/tick.svg) Secure and reliable Opus 2 has maintained an ISO27001 certification since 2015 and Cyber Essentials Plus since 2016. With all your core case material hosted on one secure platform, our Opus 2 Case Preparation solution offers a safer way of working and sharing information than more disjointed tools, which can lead to security risks. Learn more about security at Opus 2. ![Case Preparation - Key benefits](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Case%20Preparation%20-%20Key%20benefits.jpg) ## Use cases solved [![Use cases solved_International arbitration](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Use%20cases%20solved_International%20arbitration.jpg) ### Arbitration Perfectly suited for domestic and international arbitrations where legal teams, clients and tribunal members may be based in different countries with hearings taking place across the world. ](http://5553909.hs-sites.com/en-au/arbitration) [![litigation use](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/litigation%20use.jpg) ### Litigation Streamline case preparation with a single solution that unifies case-related materials and your team's discussions and analysis from the start of a case through to trial or settlement. ](http://5553909.hs-sites.com/en-au/litigation) [![electronic bundling](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/bundling.jpg) ### Electronic bundling Concentrate on the evidence and facts, and avoid sifting through paperwork with our shared electronic bundle, supported by a dedicated technical team. ](http://5553909.hs-sites.com/en-au/electronic-bundling) ![prev icon](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/carousel-arrow-c.svg) ![next icon](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/carousel-arrow-c.svg) 0 + workspaces 0 k + users 0 million + documents uploaded ### Transform how your teams prepare for disputes [ Book a demo ](http://5553909.hs-sites.com/en-au/book-a-demo) ## Partners and integrations ![Greener Arbitrations](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Greener%20Arbitrations.png) ### Campaign for Greener Arbitrations ![Greener Litigation](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Greener%20Litigation.png) ### Greener Litigation ![Relativity](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Relativity.png) ### Relativity ![iConect XERA](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/iConect%20XERA.png) ### iConect XERA ![BAILLI](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/BAILLI.png) ### BAILII ## Resources [![Artboard 1-Aug-23-2023-12-54-34-4774-PM](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Artboard%201-Aug-23-2023-12-54-34-4774-PM.jpg) Using Opus 2 Case Preparation for preparing witness statements in the B&PCs Read more ![right arrow](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/right-arrow.svg) ](https://insight.opus2.com/how-opus-2-case-preparation-can-support-the-preparation-of-trial-witness-statements-in-the-bpcss) [![Artboard 2-1](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Artboard%202-1.jpg) Get started with Opus 2 Case Preparation Speak with an expert ![right arrow](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/right-arrow.svg) ](http://5553909.hs-sites.com/en-au/book-a-demo) [![Security-1](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Security-1.jpg) Security at Opus 2 Learn more ![right arrow](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/right-arrow.svg) ](http://5553909.hs-sites.com/en-au/security) [![Webinar-1](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Webinar-1.jpg) Modernising client engagement for law firms Watch now ![right arrow](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/right-arrow.svg) ](https://go.opus2.com/modernising-client-engagement-webinar) [![story-MTC](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/story-MTC.jpg) Our story Learn more ![right arrow](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/right-arrow.svg) ](http://5553909.hs-sites.com/en-au/our-story) [![Group 12008](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Group%2012008.png) Latest insights Explore ![right arrow purple](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/airfleet-opus2/images/module-icons/right-arrow-purple.svg) ](http://5553909.hs-sites.com/en-au/insight) ![Book demo CTA block_2880x664px (1)-1](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Book%20demo%20CTA%20block_2880x664px%20(1)-1.jpg) ![Book demo CTA block_2880x664px-1](https://5553909.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Book%20demo%20CTA%20block_2880x664px-1.png) ## Ready for your next step? 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