Stay on top of updates and developments around key cases across various global jurisdictions.

In jurisdictions where litigation funding is still in its early stages, it is instructive when the courts are forced to deal with questions around the legality of third-party funding. A…

As the UK litigation finance industry continues to stay in the public spotlight, discussions continue around what any future regulation might entail and whether it would increase requirements around the…

The Post Office scandal, and its rise to the forefront of public attention in the UK, has been repeatedly cited as a prime example of the crucial role that litigation…

As LFJ reported last month, the ongoing saga of Burford Capital and Sysco’s antitrust lawsuits continued, as both parties appealed a Minnesota judge’s denial of a joint request for the…

In what appears to be the final word on the long-running dispute between Woodsford and Hosie Rice, a Delaware judge has ruled in favour of the litigation funder in its…

The issue of disclosure in regards to litigation funding has been most associated, in recent years, with patent infringement litigation in the United States, as defendants and judges have probed…

The strength of litigation funding for class actions in Australia continues to be demonstrated, as a class action representing underpaid hospitality workers has reached a multimillion dollar settlement with the…

Within North America, it is the US market which sees the majority of activity when it comes to funded litigation. However, north of the border, there are still viable opportunities…

Whilst most of the conversation about the $16 billion judgement in the YPF Argentina case has focused on attempts by Burford Capital to collect on the award, this does not…

Ever since the landmark $16 billion judgement in the Argentina YPF case, the majority of commentary and discussion has focused on just one question: will it be possible to enforce…

As LFJ reported earlier this month, the story of Burford Capital and Sysco’s antitrust lawsuits experienced a new development, with a Minnesota judge denying their joint motions for substitution of…

The energy sector is often pinpointed by funders as one of the top targets for investments in litigation and arbitration proceedings, with mechanisms like the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) creating…

At the core of any litigation funding arrangement is the principle that if the funded party reaches a successful outcome, then the funder will receive a return on their investment…

The Post Office scandal has dominated the headlines in UK media over recent months, highlighting the vast scale of the injustice suffered by the sub-postmasters, and the role that third-party…

As LFJ reported earlier this week, the ongoing saga of Burford Capital and Sysco Corp experienced a new twist as a Minnesota judge denied the joint motions for substitution of…

As LFJ reported in October of last year, Piper Alderman have been exploring bringing a class action against International Capital Markets (IC Markets) over its marketing and sale of contracts…

The dispute between Burford Capital and Sysco Corp was one of the biggest litigation finance stories of 2023, providing critics of the industry with fresh talking points around the level…

When large companies are targeted by lawsuits supported by third-party litigation funders, it is not uncommon for these defendants to draw public attention to the presence of these funders to…

Alongside the growth of the litigation finance market, the proliferation of litigation insurance services has also experienced its own boom through the provision of a variety of policies, including after…

Despite the issues caused by the Supreme Court’s judgement in PACCAR, UK class actions backed by third-party funders continue to gain momentum in the courts. This week has marked the…

The role of patent monetization firms and their intersection with litigation funders has been the subject of significant scrutiny over the last year, with corporate defendants arguing that funders are…

Attention drawn to the UK Post Office scandal over recent weeks has brought conversation around the importance of litigation funding to the foreground, with funders highlighting it as yet another…

As LFJ reported earlier this week, the ongoing saga of the $16.1 billion award in the Argentina YPF case is continuing to demonstrate the difficult process of judgement enforcement and…

The dispute between the Malaysian government and the Sulu heirs has been one of the most high profile international arbitration cases in recent times, raising issues around state sovereignty and…

The $16.1 billion award in the Argentina YPF case stands out as one of the biggest events in the litigation finance world in recent memory. However, the process of actually…

Litigation funders often highlight the mining industry as a sector that can benefit greatly from the use of third-party dispute financing, with conflicts over project rights and investment treaty obligations…

The $16 billion award handed down in the YPF lawsuit stands out as one of the key moments in litigation finance for 2023, with Burford Capital looking to achieve a…