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

As tech companies have grown in size and market power over the last two decades, many critics have accused these multinational corporates of abusing their near-monopolistic status. A new lawsuit…

The biggest challenge for a funder taking on an investment in a case is the need to balance potential financial returns against the risk of losing one’s investment. However, an…

This year has seen the global economic market continue to struggle on shaky grounds; weighed down by the pressure of inflation, conflict in Europe and associated weaknesses in supply chains….

The litigation funding industry is continuing its upward growth trajectory, so much so that even the largest and most established funders must evolve to keep pace with changing market and…

Class actions are often thought of as a method to address ongoing or recent grievances against a corporate or public entity, but they also have the potential to provide legal…

The issue of financial risk and cost overruns during litigation is not just one that affects entities pursuing legal action, it also has serious implications for law firms whose business…

As the demand for litigation funding continues to rise, industry insiders are seeing a parallel rise in the demand for skilled and experienced litigation professionals who these funders are eager…

Litigation funding is primarily considered as an advantage in commercial litigation for its ability to remove the financial risk for companies that would otherwise have to fund their own claims….

Patent infringement suits have been increasingly viewed as valuable prospects for litigation funders willing to foot the bill and go toe-to-toe with large corporates accused of infringement. However, a recent…

One of the most powerful uses of litigation funding is the ability to empower employees to seek legal redress from their employers, who would otherwise be shielded by the vast resources…

With the economic climate uncertain and rising inflation taking a toll on markets around the world, industry insiders are keeping a careful eye on a related spike for insolvencies. As…

The vitality and continued growth of litigation funding is still incredibly dependent on the evolution of government policy. As a result, we have seen regulations implemented by governments in recent…

Despite not being seen as a traditional hub of third-party funding, South America is showing signs of a burgeoning industry as new funders are emerging to meet regional demand. This…

Litigation funding allows consumers to seek legal redress against companies when their consumer rights are infringed, and is also a valuable asset for small business owners who lack the financial…

Just as other industries have been enhanced by the evolution of technology and particularly data-driven processes, litigators also have the potential to benefit from drawing on a wealth of data…

As the pace of adoption of litigation funding continues to grow across Europe, so too does the debate around the level and scope of regulation needed to ensure that this…

Sydney-based litigation financier, Omni Bridgeway, announced a $4.5MM profit for the 12 months ending in June. The news is a turnaround from the -$12.7MM loss a year prior. Andrew Saker…

While litigation funding is often used by companies to facilitate legal claims against one another, it also provides a tool for corporates to seek redress against state actors whose legislation…

While commercial litigation funding has been present in Australia since the 1990s, there are signs of continued industry growth within the country.  Read More…