Private equity firm Astorg is to acquire Opus 2, a provider of integrated software and services for the global legal disputes market, via its newly launched Mid-Cap fund.

The Company was acquired from Five Arrows Principal Investments (FAPI) and Graham Smith-Bernal, the founder of the business.

Martin Coen, CEO of Opus 2, says: “We are very excited about Astorg investing in Opus 2 and look forward to working closely with their team as we continue to grow the business.” Graham Smith-Bernal, founder of Opus 2, adds: “I am immensely proud of the business that we have built.”

Lionel de Posson, Managing Partner of Astorg Mid-Cap, says: “We are thrilled to partner with Martin and the team to support Opus 2’s further expansion.” Sacha Oshry, Managing Director at Five Arrows Principal Investments, says: “Opus 2 is a highly differentiated business with an outstanding reputation.”

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