Funders See Opportunity in Class Action Suits Targeting UK Banks
As LFJ reported earlier this week, the UK has experienced a surge in class action lawsuits over the last year, and there are no signs that this trend is slowing…
As LFJ reported earlier this week, the UK has experienced a surge in class action lawsuits over the last year, and there are no signs that this trend is slowing…
The use of litigation funding has been seen by many as a method for equalizing the balance between plaintiffs and defendants, providing the needed capital to enable parties to seek…
UK-based H2O Asset Management is under regulatory investigation by the French financial crime enforcement auditors. H2O is accused of breaching financial instrument ownership laws. Read More…
Established litigation funders play an important role in leveling the balance of power in the legal system for those plaintiffs who lack the capital to see their case through to…
With 2023 set to be an important year for regulatory developments in the litigation funding industry, an early sign of progress has emerged in Europe. Whilst the European Union may…
Our guests today are Mani Walia and Robert Le of Silstone Capital. Siltstone is an alternative asset investor that hosts an annual conference in Houston, Texas called LitFinCon. The 2nd…
An ongoing dispute between a funder and law firm continues, as Hosie Rice lodges objections to a US Magistrate Judge’s recommendation that Woodsford receive a $1.8 million award. This follows…
Legal-Bay LLC, The Pre Settlement Funding Company, reports today that a large portion of their pre-settlement cash advance funding capital will be directed toward victims of wrongful unemployment. Legal-Bay has vast experience with unlawful termination lawsuits related to sexual harassment and retaliation as well as racial, gender, or age-related discrimination. Based on recent court case trends, Legal-Bay anticipates even more wrongful termination lawsuit filings to come.
Following on from LFJ’s reporting last week that highlighted new research which demonstrated the growth of class actions in the U.S., similar trends are also taking hold in the UK,…