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Litigation Finance: What to Expect in 2024

Recorded February 08, 2024

Gain valuable insights into the forces shaping the future of litigation finance.  This webinar recording, captured in early 2024, features expert analysis of key trends, including regulatory changes, economic influences, and the rise of new case categories and technologies. Key topics explored in this webinar:

  • How will the regulatory trends of 2023 play out (PACCAR in UK, disclosure in US, etc.)?
  • How might the prospect of a recession or soft landing impact the litigation finance industry in 2024?
  • Does the rise of duration risk make LPs wary of litigation funding investments?
  • What case categories will drive industry growth? Mass torts, IP, class actions, etc.?
  • How is the evolution of legal technology influencing funder origination & underwriting strategies?
  • What new trends does the panel foresee arising in 2024? 

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Legal Funding Journal Virtual Town Hall: PACCAR Revisited

Explore the lasting impact of the 2023 PACCAR decision on the UK litigation funding landscape. This expert panel discussion revisits the landmark ruling, analyzes its implications over the past year, and examines how funders are adapting their strategies and navigating the evolving regulatory environment. Gain valuable insights into the post-PACCAR landscape of litigation funding in the UK. This webinar recording addresses critical questions, such as:
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  • Have the initial predictions about the ruling's consequences been accurate?
  • How are funders adapting their underwriting standards, pricing models, and PR strategies?
  • What does the future hold for the regulation of litigation funding in the UK and beyond?
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