London has produced several literary giants, among them Chaucer, Shakespeare, and my own personal favorite, P.G. Wodehouse (great light reading for a long plane ride). London is home to well-known historic sites: the House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, the Churchill War Rooms, and countless other must-see spots. When you have depositions scheduled in London, hopefully you’ll schedule free time to take in these amazing sites. There is much to see and experience in this great city!
Working with a court reporting firm experienced in taking depositions in the U.K. will ensure your depositions proceed smoothly and efficiently. Highly skilled reporters provide accurate realtime translation, providing an immediate verbatim record of the proceeding. The quality realtime translation allows you to gain immediate access to your witness’ testimony (through your laptop or one provided by the reporter), and to make notations for follow-up. Realtime can also be streamed to a remote laptop, iPad, or even a smartphone.
Videographers in London are skilled technicians who provide a high-definition video record of the proceedings and who can quickly resolve any technical issues which may arise. Should an attorney participate via mobile videoconference, your videographer can double as a technician to monitor the connection, while simultaneously making a video recording of the proceedings.
You can find an interpreter for every language in London, from Italian to Hindi to Croatian, etc. With a vast network of local interpreters in the area, your court reporting firm can secure the language expert you need, reducing associated travel costs.
While there will be no language barrier in dealing with local vendors, your reporter or videographer can coordinate with vendors on your behalf, saving you valuable time. Your team can manage any of the technical logistics regarding printing exhibits, as well as shredding any sensitive materials at the conclusion of your depositions. Your team can also coordinate with the hotel or office building regarding conference room details or last-minute changes to the schedule.
With efficient and expert coverage in hand, your legal team can concentrate on the what they do best, and hopefully have time for a stroll through Piccadilly, or a visit to Regent’s Park, which was originally appropriated for hunting grounds by King Henry VIII. Modern-day Regent’s Park makes an idyllic setting for laughing out loud as you read a Jeeves and Wooster tale. The park also includes several sports facilities, a zoo, and an open-air theatre, of course featuring the occasional Shakespearean play.
