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

Beyond the traditional funding of individual cases, one of the biggest growth areas for litigation finance continues to be direct financing of law firms. Following on from this weekend’s announcement…

Critics of the litigation finance industry often point to the lack of transparency around funders’ involvement in litigation as a key issue. However, this contention can also lead to defendants…

The case of Petersen Energia Inversora SAU. v. Argentine Republic has already become one of the biggest stories in litigation finance this year, with Burford Capital’s financing of the lawsuit…

In most cases, the relationship between law firms and litigation funders is mutually beneficial, as they work together to help clients reach a successful conclusion to their lawsuit. However, the…

The funding of international arbitration brought by corporations against governments is not without its challenges, as funders must endure lengthy proceedings whilst taking on sovereign states who often attempt to…

Ever since the Supreme Court handed down its judgement in the PACCAR case, which saw the court rule that litigation funding agreements (LFAs) should be classified as damages based agreements…

There has been understandable concern, in the weeks since the Supreme Court’s judgement in PACCAR, that the appetite among funders to support large group actions in the UK might be…

Providing financing for class actions remains one of the best possible engagements for litigation funders, as it represents not only the potential for lucrative returns, but also epitomizes the mission…

Moving beyond single-case funding and actively supporting law firms through direct funding is certainly a tempting prospect for many funders, creating new avenues for lucrative returns on their investments. However,…

The vast power and resources of the pharmaceutical industry means that where patients and consumers suffer harm from faulty products or treatments, it can often be incredibly difficult for these…

Whilst litigation funders and their supporters regularly promote the benefits that the practice can bring to the legal system, it is immediately clear that not all parties within the courts…

One of the most prominent examples of environmental pollution affecting individuals and communities in recent years has been the spread of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), otherwise known as ‘forever…

There has been much written about the utility and benefits of litigation funding for liquidators and creditors pursuing legal redress against failed companies. A recent judgement from New Zealand’s highest…

The power of litigation funding to drive successful outcomes for shareholder-led class action claims has once again been demonstrated, as a Woodsford-funded action has achieved a settlement with one of…

Among those sectors impacted by Covid-era policies and restrictions, the education sector experienced an immediate and tangible change, with universities pivoting to remote teaching services. As LFJ has previously reported,…

The disputes over disclosure in patent litigation funding continue to roll on, with certain judges taking steps to proactively requiring disclosure, and individual state legislatures enacting legislation that mandates a…

The nature of the litigation finance industry means that it is often difficult for outsiders to gain insight into the particulars of individual funding arrangements, or the intricacies of any…

Despite the recent Supreme Court decision, class action cases still represent a prime opportunity for litigation funders in the UK, with another lawsuit having recently been filed that seeks accountability…

Investor-led class action cases are often viewed as lucrative targets for litigation funders, bolstered by the fact that they offer an opportunity to support investors in seeking legal redress against…

Since the Supreme Court handed down its judgement on litigation funding agreements last week, there has been much discussion of the difficulties that funders may face to survive in an…

The topic of funding disclosure in patent litigation has continued to be one of the most pressing issues in the US market, driven by ongoing efforts in Delaware to put…

One of the most significant court rulings for litigation funders in the UK was handed down today, as the Supreme Court announced its decision in the case of R (on…

An area of litigation and arbitration that has become increasingly associated with funded claims is the world of international investment treaties, and claims brought by corporations against governments for being…

Over three years after the outbreak of Covid-19, claims are still being brought by individuals or groups who suffered losses due to actions taken by organizations during the pandemic. In…

The Camp Lejeune tainted water scandal has been previously discussed as one of the most promising opportunities for mass claims in the US, with new reporting suggesting that the scale…