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

As the litigation finance industry continues to mature and we see more widespread adoption across a range of jurisdictions, common misconceptions about third-party funding are still present. Although funders can…

There are many examples of litigation funders offering essential support to class action cases, providing group members with the capital needed to seek justice from companies or institutions that have…

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…

As the industry continues to monitor the fallout from the Supreme Court’s ruling on the classification of litigation funding agreements (LFAs) as damages-based agreements (DBAs), it is important to note…

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…

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…

It is a common refrain that the litigation finance industry has never been in a better situation, with investors seeing it as a valuable alternative asset class and funders experiencing…

In a post on LinkedIn, the Association of Litigation Funders of Australia (ALFA) announced that MA Financial Group Limited has become its newest Associate Member. Read More…

In the immediate aftermath of the Supreme Court’s PACCAR ruling, industry commentators recognized the impact that this judgement would have on future litigation funding agreements (LFAs), as well as on…

The pressure on companies to achieve tangible progress towards ESG goals has never been more pronounced, with stakeholders in the public and private sectors looking for corporations to make good…

The combination of third-party litigation funding and After The Event (ATE) insurance can be a powerful tool for lawyers and clients, allowing them to pursue meritorious cases whilst lowering their…

Although calls for the regulation of third-party litigation funding are neither new nor uncommon, as LFJ reported earlier this month, a hearing in the US House of Representatives placed these…

The frequent calls for more stringent oversight and regulation of litigation funding across various jurisdictions can be viewed as a recognition of the fact that the industry is increasingly becoming…

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…

A post on LinkedIn announced the launch of a new legal finance company, JBSL, founded by Sarah Lieber and Justin Brass. The co-founders bring a wealth of experience to JBSL,…

Despite litigation funders facing an array of challenges in Europe, from the UK Supreme Court’s recent PACCAR decision to the European Parliament’s Voss Report, many are still keen to pursue…

In a post on LinkedIn, Litigation Capital Management (LCM) announced that Adam Erusalimsky had joined the company as an Investment Manager in LCM’s London office. Erusalimsky joins LCM from Woodsford,…

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…