Omni Bridgeway’s Loewith Discusses Canadian Litigation Finance Market
Whilst the North American litigation finance market is dominated by the huge volume of cases in need of funding in the US, the industry’s leading funders are keen to exploit the potential of a Canadian market that is ripe for growth. An article by Law360 Canada provides insight into the country’s litigation funding market through an interview with Naomi Loewith, director of strategic partnerships - Canada, at Omni Bridgeway. Loewith explains that whilst third-party funding is still in its early developmental years in Canada, “the courts are comfortable with it and sophisticated lawyers know about it.” Reflecting on her own career move into the world of litigation finance, Loewith highlights that she relishes “the idea of defining people’s expectations about helping establish the industry, helping clients realize why it’s so attractive and important to them.” Discussing the value that Omni Bridgeway can bring to clients through its team of experienced litigators and specialists, Loewith notes that funders can provide clients with both “capital and assistance if they want it.” Looking at the future of litigation funding in Canada, Loewith states that “another trend we’re likely to see is law firms working with litigation finances to enable them to offer more creative fee arrangements to their clients.” Comparing the developing market with the United States, Loewith says that “many more top tier firms are comfortable acting on a partial success fee basis,” and expects to see that trend reflected in Canada moving forward.