Quality Audio and Court Transcription Services

Overview

We work with only the most experienced court reporters around the globe to deliver highly accurate transcripts for your hearing, including Realtime Transcription, end-of-day transcript or deferred transcripts from audio and video in a timeframe that is convenient for you. Thousands of clients, including all of the top 50 international law firms, trust Opus 2 each for their legal transcripts needs.

Whether it is a court hearing, ADR proceeding or other legal transcription needs, our world-class team of court reporters and transcribers have extensive experience and adhere to our strict quality and security standards.

If you require same-day or Realtime Transcription for an upcoming hearing, find out more about how Opus 2 Hearings can help you deliver hassle free litigation and arbitration proceedings.

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Realtime Transcription

Our multi-award-winning technology combined with our world-class reporters delivers a seamless Realtime Transcription experience that can be used stand alone or combined with our integrated bundle and evidence presentation offering. Learn more about Opus 2 Hearings.

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Highest quality

You can be confident that your team will receive the best quality transcripts. We work with world-class court reporters to accurately capture every moment of proceedings, giving you peace of mind that your transcripts will be right the first time, every time.

Flexible and tailored

Whether you have an upcoming hearing or want a deferred transcript from audio, we can help. Sometimes transcripts are needed urgently, so we offer a range of turnaround times, including expedited services. We will always work with you to ensure your deadlines and requirements are met.

Advanced technology

We can work with all audio formats, including digital and tape cassettes. Our technical capabilities, many of which are developed in-house, enables us to work with poor quality audio to achieve the best possible result.

Other benefits:

World class transcribers

Reliable and accurate

Flexible, tailored experience

Easy and efficient to use

Professional support at every level

"I am astounded – and utterly delighted at the efforts, professionalism and, especially kindness and friendliness of the Opus 2 staff. You have all been OUTSTANDING – I am truly grateful. Thank you very very much."

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"It is a pleasure working with Opus 2 for our transcript requirements. Opus 2 provides accurate and high-quality transcripts, with great attention to detail. We are impressed by the demonstrated ability to transcribe proceedings involving multiple participants from across the globe, as well as the consistent timely delivery of transcripts, even in situations requiring a short turnaround time."

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Our coverage

Litigation and Arbitration

Choose from Realtime Transcription or end-of-day transcripts for your upcoming hearing. We also offer evidence presentation and electronic bundle services with Opus 2 Hearings.

Public Inquiries and Inquests

Since 2014, we have facilitated many of the highest profile Public Inquiries and Inquests including the Manchester Arena Inquiry and Grenfell Tower Inquiry (phase 2).

Civil and Family 

We are authorised by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) to transcribe any Civil or Family hearing in any court in England & Wales.

Crown Court

Opus 2 is the exclusive transcription provider for Crown Court hearings in the North East region. View the Guidance Notes for more information.

Administrative Court

We have exclusive responsibility for transcribing Administrative Court judgments and are routinely instructed for all aspects of proceedings.

Court of Appeal (Criminal)

We have exclusive responsibility for transcribing judgments of hearings held in Court 9 of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division).

Non-court related

We go beyond court hearings; we can transcribe recordings of inquests, public inquiries, interviews, telephone calls, conferences, arbitrations and many more.