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

There is no doubt that the litigation funding industry is largely dominated by established global funders whose years of experience and vast reserves of capital allow them to take on…

As many industry leaders and commentators have predicted, we are increasingly seeing new litigation being brought to address institutional or corporate wrongdoing during the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to the…

It has become increasingly common to hear discussions around the utility of litigation financing for ESG litigation, with funders keen to take advantage of new opportunities whilst also positioning themselves…

In a post on LinkedIn, Litigation Capital Management (LCM) announced the appointment of Niall Hanna, who has joined the funder’s Singapore office as an Investment Manager.  Read More…

Class actions remain one of the most powerful tools for individuals to seek legal redress against major corporations, especially when it comes to the world of retail investors who are…

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,…

An article by The Global Legal Post covers the news that Oliver Gayner, Omni Bridgeway’s co-managing director and chief investment officer for Asia-Pacific, has left the funder to join William…

Litigation funding and litigation risk insurance, such as after-the-event (ATE) insurance, have both experienced significant growth in recent years as litigants look for tools to offset risk and ensure that…

The full impact of the UK Supreme Court’s decision on litigation funding agreements (LFAs) may not be felt for some time, with industry commentators ranging in their forecasts from cautiously…

Collective action claims in the UK can be a powerful tool for those seeking legal redress from large companies, but are also an opportunity to explore untested areas of competition…

The litigation finance industry is once again showing signs of strength and continued growth, as another new startup funder has announced its entrance into the market. In a post on…

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…

Expanding beyond the traditional scope of single case funding is a key priority for many litigation funders across the globe, with both portfolio financing and law firm funding becoming 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…

With emphasis and attention being placed on companies’ commitment to their ESG agendas, net-zero targets and broader corporate governance, it is unsurprising to see an uptick in litigation focused on…

As the environment for litigation funders in the UK is set to undergo some turbulence, we will likely see increased efforts by funders to diversify their activities beyond individual case…

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…

In a briefing from Clifford Chance analyzing the nature and long-term effects of the Supreme Court’s decision, Claire Freeman and her co-authors examine the background to the case, breakdown the…

As LFJ continues to report on industry reactions to the UK Supreme Court’s decision on litigation funding agreements (LFAs) being classified as damages-based agreements (DBAs), we are finding varied perspectives…

With funding for patent litigation facing a barrage of disclosure requests in the US, and funding agreements in class action claims facing new challenges, funders are keen to keep an…

Whilst it has only been a matter of days since the landmark decision from the UK Supreme Court, with a judgement establishing that litigation funding agreements (LFAs) should be classified…