News and analysis dedicated to the commercial litigation funding sector including regulatory issues, case developments, funding activities, and more.

The UK government’s efforts to provide a legislative solution to the Supreme Court’s ruling in PACCAR, namely through an amendment to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (DMCC), continue…

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…

As we head into the final days of 2023, industry leaders and analysts continue to offer their takeaways from the previous year, putting the spotlight on the most important cases,…

Earlier this month, LFJ reported on a Liverpool-based funder’s successful fundraising round. There are more signs of strength from funders in Northwest England, as a Manchester firm has signaled its…

One of the most potent use cases of litigation finance can often be found in cases of insolvency proceedings, where liquidators can access third-party funding to pursue meritorious claims and…

Due to the confidential nature of litigation finance arrangements, the wider public rarely receives insights into the specific amounts of capital provided, or the terms involved in funding agreements. However,…

Whilst the vast sums of capital raised by litigation funders and the equally impressive settlements and awards achieved often dominate the headlines, there is a more fundamental question that underpins…

An announcement by Litica highlights two new appointments to the company’s leadership team, as Ben Hooper has joined the company as Finance Director and Sam Dansey takes on the role…

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…

With competition among funders increasing across the major markets of the US, UK and Australia, emergant funders are keen to explore opportunities in jurisdictions that lack a well-established funding market….

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…

In panel discussions at industry forums and conferences, there is often much conversation around the harmonious relationship between litigation funders, litigation risk insurers and law firms. However, new insights from…

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…

With less than two weeks until the end of 2023, industry leaders are busy planning for next year and attempting to forecast how the litigation finance market will evolve in…

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…

As many industry commentators suggested when the Supreme Court released its PACCAR judgement, one of the most important and interesting elements has been the UK government’s response to the decision….

Whilst the largest international funders tend to dominate the headlines in the world of litigation finance, there is a still a plethora of activity among smaller funders operating within regional…

When illustrating the benefits of litigation funding for businesses, funders are keen to point out the wider strategic benefits available to companies beyond the provision of capital. Read More…

Following the Supreme Court’s PACCAR ruling, opinions on the impact of the decision ranged from descriptions of it as a small bump in the road, to predictions that there would…

Whilst recent court victories and settlements have demonstrated the benefits that funded class actions can bring to consumers, there are still groups who argue that there are insufficient regulatory measures…

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…