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

For attorneys looking to pursue litigation financing, whether it is for the first time or as a repeat user, these professionals must consider a wider range of factors when choosing…

As LFJ reported in August, a class action backed by third-party funding and brought against one of Australia’s largest leisure companies has reached a settlement agreement. New court documents reveal…

In the ever-present debate around the pros and cons of litigation funding, it is always valuable to step back from highly charged opinion pieces and look at more rigorous academic…

Whilst disputes between law firms and funders who have worked together on a case are rare, we have often seen that when these fault lines do appear, the path to…

Australia continues to be one of the top jurisdictions for class actions, with both law firms and funders eager to pursue claims which can open access to justice and secure…

Whilst the litigation funding industry has seen significant maturation over recent years, the potential for bad actors to be involved in the industry through new startup companies cannot wholly be…

As we approach the end of 2023, it is a useful time to reflect on the state of the litigation funding market in the UK and to see how prominent…

When it comes to contentious relationships between the courts and funders, the ongoing situation in the US District Court for the District of Delaware is perhaps the most notorious. Judge…

A recent feature from BusinessToday examines the UK litigation funding market, putting the spotlight on those individuals whose expertise facilitate these funding deals and work to reach successful resolutions for…

The multi-billion dollar award in the YPF case has been one of the biggest stories involving litigation funding in 2023, with Burford Capital looking to recoup impressive returns from its…

In the months following the UK Supreme Court’s PACCAR decision, industry observers have been patiently waiting to see how the courts’ handling of group actions would be affected. Today’s decision…

In an announcement on 17 November, Uinta Investment Partners revealed that it would be merging with Alternative Income Solutions (AIS), with the merger set to take place on 1 January…

In December of last year, LFJ reported on the launch of Inweasta, a boutique investment company with a focus on litigation finance and cross-border litigation management. Following last month’s news…

Despite the much-hyped growth in demand for litigation funding across the globe, the last year has seen an industry increasingly defined by fierce competition among funders for market share. As…

Whilst the debate rages on about the level of disclosure that funders and their clients should provide to the courts, it is important to note that financial transparency and disclosure…

As LFJ reported last week, it is clear that litigation funders see the potential for partnerships with companies in the mining sector, who are often embroiled in disputes with nation…

On March 6, 2024, Houston,Texas will host the third annual LITFINCON conference, convening some of litigation finance’s top industry leaders, in an event sponsored by Siltstone Capital.  Read More…

As the UK funding industry continues to adapt to this post-PACCAR world, it is becoming increasingly important for industry leaders to take the temperature of the public on the role…

As LFJ reported last week, in the wake of the Supreme Court’s PACCAR decision, many advocates for the litigation funding industry have suggested that only the government can rectify the…

Whilst intellectual property and patent lawsuits remain one of the top target areas for litigation funders, questions around these funders’ level of control and interference in the litigation process have…

As LFJ reported last month, the news that a Chinese company was funding multiple intellectual property lawsuits has reignited debates around expanding regulations of litigation finance. However, representatives for the…

Funders are seeing their role in the legal services market as a provider of expertise and guidance, in addition to being a source of capital. As was highlighted in a…

In a post on LinkedIn, Brown Rudnick has announced that its Litigation Funding Conference will be returning for a third edition in March 2024. The law firm first hosted this…