Opus 2, whose cloud-based technology enables law firms to collaborate with clients and other lawyers, has recently expanded its leadership team to invest in future growth.
Legal technology entrepreneur Don Fuchs has joined the company as its senior VP of business development for North America, and Oliver Clark has been named chief financial officer, the company said in a release.
"Don and Oliver have joined Opus 2 at an exciting time for us and our clients," Opus 2 CEO Martin Coen said in the company's release. "They are a great complement to the existing team and, most importantly, they are aligned with our values and culture — working in partnership with clients to help them drive innovation in their connected digital practice. Don's deep understanding of the North American legal market and Oliver's experience in guiding companies along rapid growth trajectories will greatly assist us as we work hand-in-hand with a growing number of clients as they increasingly adopt Opus 2."
Fuchs, who will work from Portland, Ore., will be responsible for North American business development, the company said. His previous experience includes helping law firms blend technology with legal practice. Clark, who as CFO will be based in the company's headquarters in London, has experience in financial strategy and operations in high-growth B2B technology businesses.
Fuchs started his career as a corporate securities lawyer with Schwabe Williamson and Wyatt, and then switched to focus on legal technology and law firm enablement, Opus 2 said. He has since co-founded several legal technology companies, including Legal Anywhere and Compli.
"Opus 2 has established itself as the market leader in case management solutions for disputes and has an entrepreneurial culture that is relentlessly client focused. It's a great fit for me," Fuchs said in the release. "I'm excited to join the company at a time when adoption of their disputes solutions is growing rapidly, and they are expanding with their clients into other practice areas. Opus 2 has unique insight into how law firms use technology with their clients, and they are passionate about helping firms innovate in their engagement with clients. Their vision aligns perfectly with where innovative law firms need to go to differentiate themselves in this competitive market."
Clark has held roles in several private equity-backed B2B software businesses, the company said. He is an ACA-qualified accountant who graduated from Oxford University.
"Opus 2 is on an impressive growth journey in a market that is still accelerating in its adoption of technology," Clark said in the press release. "I'm excited to join the company at the forefront of creating innovative solutions that enable law firms to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively."