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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…

Funded claims brought in the Competition Appeal Tribunal continue to achieve successful outcomes, as a claim brought against two of the world’s largest payment processing corporations has achieved a settlement…

As LFJ reported earlier this week, the shareholder-led class action brought against Wellard and funded by ICP Funding has reached a settlement agreement. However, today we have news of another…

In August 2022, LFJ reported on the €190 million arbitration award secured by Rockhopper Exploration, a UK-based oil and gas exploration company, from the Italian government over its breach of…

The role of funders in patent litigation has come under much scrutiny over the last year, with objections arising over the lack of disclosure of funder involvement and the level…

The Australian class action landscape continues to show the significance of funded claims, as we have seen numerous settlements announced and approved over recent months. This trend has continued as…

As a busy year of activity for UK class actions comes to a close, the industry’s sights are already set on funded proceedings which are looking to advance in early…

Over recent months we have seen numerous victories for funded class actions in Australia, with litigation funders earning significant returns on their investments. However, a judgement from one of the…

In the face of alleged corporate wrongdoing, consumer-led group actions are continuing to gather momentum in the UK, with litigation funders eagerly stepping up to provide the financial support needed…

The use of litigation funding for class actions in Australia continues to achieve successful results for both the group members and the funder, as the Federal Court has approved another…

A common criticism of litigation funders’ involvement in claims against large corporations is that funders are more concerned with generating ROI than with assisting the consumers being represented. A recent…

Despite the ongoing consternation over the future of litigation funding’s role in UK class actions, we continue to see victories and major milestones achieved in funded cases over recent weeks….

As recently as last week, LFJ reported on the ongoing dispute between Woodsford and Hosie Rice over unpaid fees from a litigation funding deal, as the funder sought to block…