Public Inquiries & Inquest Hearing Services

Overview

As any type of major investigations, public inquests and inquiries typically involve extended timescales, a large volume of written and oral evidence, and a host of participants, from the chair or coroner, panel members, legal teams, the secretary, and scores of witnesses and interested parties. They are also expensive, with venue space being a key cost.

Our solutions help bring all key stakeholders and documents in one seamless connected digital space from the moment an inquest or inquiry is convened until the findings or recommendations are delivered, resulting in cost savings, greater efficiencies, and a positive environmental impact.

Opus 2 has delivered some of the most high-profile public inquiries and inquests over the past decade.

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Our approach

Proven technology and experience

The secure, cloud-based Opus 2 Platform has facilitated thousands of proceedings globally and our services team are considered the best and most experienced in the world. We have also facilitated many of the highest-profile public inquiries and inquests, including the Hillsborough inquests, the Westminster and London Bridge inquests, the Grenfell Tower inquiry, and the Manchester Arena inquiry.

Read how Opus 2 provided "a great way to work" during the Hillsborough Inquests.

Tailored to your needs

Opus 2’s technology and services are flexible and can adapt to your requirements. Our team are proactive in anticipating your needs and factors that may affect your proceedings. You can rest easy knowing you have the support of experienced consultants and dedicated case managers who can advise you on best practices.

Fully managed service

Every public inquiry and inquest is different, so we’ll continue to support anything you may need, from bespoke configuration of hearing rooms to preparation and provision of referenced evidence to the case team on a daily basis.

Trustworthy and secure

Our solutions combine our secure, cloud-based technology with our world-class services to offer a unique seamless experience. As a fully managed offering, we will do the heavy lifting, so you can focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for your clients.

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Solutions

Opus 2 Case Preparation

Our flexible solution supports you throughout the whole dispute lifecycle, enabling you to focus on delivering a great client experience.

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Opus 2 Hearings

Opus 2 helps navigate the changing landscape of hearings at every stage of the matter and consistently deliver efficient hearings, virtual or hybrid, every time.

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Opus 2 Transcripts

We only work with the very best court reporters in the world to produce the highest quality transcripts, delivered in a timeframe that suits each firm.

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Why Opus 2?

Unparalleled expertise

We are pioneers in the use of technology in dispute resolution hearings and have served thousands of law firms and their clients globally. We are dedicated legal technology experts who understand the rigours, demands and nuances of legal practice.

Experienced, best-in-class teams

We work only with the best court reporters in the industry. Our dedicated in-house technical and hearing delivery teams have years of experience in setting up connected hearing rooms and supporting remote access to proceedings.

G-Cloud 12 Supplier

As part of our continued commitment to providing digital services to support the needs of the government and the public, Opus 2 is a registered supplier on the Digital Marketplace under the G Cloud Framework.

Trustworthy and secure

We are an ISO:27001 certified organisation, committed to the security of your data: all the top 50 international law firms and many of the largest companies in the world trust Opus 2 to store and manage their information.

We all worked as one team, to deliver the Inquiry in a swift time frame... The Opus 2 team rose to the challenge and were able to accommodate our demands, flex their support and offer solutions."

Sarah Jones, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, Solicitors to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry

"The Realtime transcript and evidence display is all hosted on the same platform, generating great efficiencies and ultimately saving time and money."

Frances Oldham QC, Chair of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry

"[Opus 2] was the only way you could case manage, index and cross reference that much documentation. It was a great way to work: very fast and portable, with vast savings on paper, not to mention the backache involved in lugging cases around."

Mark George QC, Hillsborough Inquests. Quoted in Cilex Journal, Oct 2016