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

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…

One of the stories that will be important to monitor throughout 2023 is how each country within the European Union will handle the implementation of the EU’s Representative Action Directive,…

As LFJ recently reported, the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic is proving to be fertile ground for lawsuits, including litigation being brought by university students who argue that they did…

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…

As the litigation finance industry continues to mature, there will naturally be an expectation that the industry should move towards standardized approaches and methodology. Reflecting this trend, Burford Capital’s CEO…

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…

Although the use of litigation funding continues to increase in many jurisdictions, both in terms of the volume of funded disputes and in the value of the legal actions being…

The combination of class actions and litigation funding has proven to be an incredibly powerful tool in holding large corporations to account, providing the needed capital to balance the scales…

Ireland’s President has approved legislation that allows third parties to finance international commercial arbitration. Historically, Ireland has enacted a very restrictive approach to third party funding vehicles to finance litigation…

Large scale class action claims remain a top priority for many leading funders, providing an opportunity to give significant volumes of consumers access to justice and seek compensation from large…

Among the discussion of new regulations which could affect litigation funding, one of the most important angles to consider is how each country’s implementation of the EU’s Representative Action Directive…

As LFJ outlined in an article last week, one of the key challenges facing the litigation funding market over the coming years is going to be uncertainty in the global…

One of the largest areas of growth for litigation funders in the next decade could be through funding law firms, either via broader portfolio funding structures or the more emergent…