Abramovich v Berezovsky case used 'ground breaking' tech

 
31 August 2012

New computer technology which gives judges and lawyers access to documentation was used for the first time during the court battle between Boris Berezovsky and Roman Abramovich, experts have said.

Creators said MagnumCloud gave participants secure access to evidence, research and case law at any time from any computer anywhere - and saved paper.

London-based specialist firm Opus 2 International, which provides court transcription services, said its system was "ground-breaking".

"MagnumCloud offers participants the ability to access all case materials and then collaborate from anywhere in the world, inside or outside the courtroom," a spokesman said.

"Even if members of legal teams are not logged on to the hearing or the central repository of the 12,000 documents in the Abramovich-Berezovsky case, a lawyer can keep tabs on what is happening via his Blackberry or iPad and instantly provide assistance to other members of the legal team either inside or outside the courtroom."

He added: "MagnumCloud technology carries a huge green dividend with its ability to do away with any need for the mass replication of copious paper trial bundles."

MagnumCloud designer Graham Smith said: "We have been delighted by the reception given to MagnumCloud by judges, barristers and leading law firms.

"The technology revolutionises the management of highly complex cases and, by doing so, enables the legal process to work more speedily and efficiently."

He added: "We believe it will add value to London as a global litigation centre and will provide real opportunity in export markets."

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