Opus 2 leads AI litigation management in major law firms survey
Research from the Strategic Knowledge & Innovation Legal Leaders Summit (SKILLS) has found Opus 2 to be the most widely adopted AI solution for litigation management among large law firms.
The survey involved 100 knowledge and innovation leaders from some of the largest law firms, examining the use of AI across 20 legal functions. Of the 60 firms currently using or considering AI solutions for litigation management, nearly half reported adopting Opus 2 Cases as their tool of choice. This is five times the number of users reported for the next closest competitor in the segment.
According to SKILLS, the research reveals a significant upward trend in the use of AI to support legal practice. This adoption encompasses areas such as case management, preparation, and litigation strategy, with the data indicating Opus 2's prominence in the field.
Survey findings
"In a rapidly evolving legal landscape, the SKILLS Legal AI Use Cases survey report is aimed to show how leading law firms are actually using AI," said Oz Benamram, Founder of SKILLS. "The results show that knowledge and innovation leaders are investing in AI across a wide range of valuable use cases, including litigation management - where Opus 2 is the most used solution."
The findings are based on feedback from innovation leaders who are actively engaged in steering their firms towards greater AI implementation. The research considered the number of current users and firms weighing the introduction of AI solutions for litigation-related activities. Opus 2's adoption rate, which outpaced competitors by a considerable margin, was highlighted as evidence of an industry-wide shift towards more AI-driven, collaborative litigation processes.
Use cases and capability
Opus 2 Cases is described as an AI-enabled platform for managing the complete litigation lifecycle. It brings AI tools to core tasks such as document analysis, summarisation, witness profiling, transcript management, and data organisation. Law firms can leverage the software to extract key details from large volumes of documents, automate the creation of case chronologies, and centralise collaboration within legal teams.
The software is intended to support, rather than replace, legal professionals in their roles. According to the company's description, users can use AI features to summarise files, structure and search data, and identify relevant people, organisations, events, and themes. This, the company asserts, allows lawyers and litigation staff to "work smarter and more efficiently" while retaining full oversight and control over case strategy.
Industry recognition
Opus 2 Cases has received several accolades in recognition of its function and uptake within the legal technology space. The platform was recently named Solution Provider of the Year by the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA).
Additionally, Opus 2 Cases was awarded a Gold Medal in the American Business Awards, also referred to as the Stevie Awards, for Best Legal Solution. It also received the CODiE Award for Best Legal Solution and has been shortlisted for other awards, including Excellence in Litigation Technology at the European Legal Innovation & Technology Awards and Best Technology Product at The Lawyer Awards. Opus 2 was a finalist in last year's Cloud Awards and SaaS Awards.
Adoption and outlook
The survey indicates a period of rapid change as law firms adapt to new digital tools and AI-enabled platforms to address the mounting complexity of litigation. Opus 2 states that its solution is now trusted for thousands of legal proceedings worldwide, with an emphasis on facilitating collaboration, minimising inefficiencies, and reinforcing data security during case preparation and management.
The results from SKILLS suggest a growing willingness among legal industry leaders to invest in AI tools when they align with established workflows and can demonstrate tangible benefits for staff and clients alike.
