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Litigation Finance—High Risk, High Reward

By John Freund |

After gaining considerable steam during the economic crisis of 2008, the Litigation Finance industry has only increased in popularity since. Predictions suggest that by 2027, the litigation funding sector will be worth more than double what it is now.

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Litigation Finance Journal’s Quarterly Industry Roundup

By John Freund |

It’s clear by now that 2020 has been a year like no other. Industry growth and the impact of COVID make this an ideal time to catch up on all of the relevant issues impacting the commercial Litigation Finance industry. With that in mind, LFJ is hosting a panel discussion that will cover a wide range of topics, including the Burford/Muddy Waters saga, the IMF/Omni merger, the rise in IP litigation, hedge fund interest in the funding sector, and much more. 

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Closing the Gender Gap in Law

By John Freund |

Burford Capital recently joined forces with InterLaw Diversity Forum for a study on ways to improve diversity in large firms. To that end, a panel of experts gathered to discuss the issue. Included were: Burford’s Elizabeth Fisher, Rothschild’s Sarah Blomfield, Patti Kachidza at M&G Prudential, and David Jackson from Barclays.

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Litigation funder Validity Finance secures $100M in new capital, adds first time corp. counsel from Fried Frank

By John Freund |

NEW YORK (July 28, 2020) – Looking to meet growing demand among businesses and law firms to finance commercial disputes, litigation funder Validity Finance has raised $100 million in additional capital. The firm also announced the arrival of experienced transactional attorney Jason Listhaus to fill the new role of in-house corporate counsel as its portfolio continues to grow.

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