The State of Third-Party Funding in Mexico
With litigation funding being more widely recognized across the globe as a useful tool for both prospective plaintiffs and law firms, funders are keen to explore jurisdictions that are able…
With litigation funding being more widely recognized across the globe as a useful tool for both prospective plaintiffs and law firms, funders are keen to explore jurisdictions that are able…
As intellectual property and patent cases continue to dominate the headlines, the discussion around funding disclosure has been a common through-line in this area, especially in U.S. courts. However, an…
Class action lawsuits have continued to gain interest and investment from litigation funders, with LFJ reporting on two high profile actions in the first week of 2023 alone. This is…
As the litigation finance industry enters another year of expected growth in activity and invested capital, the question remains as to what type of cases will attract the most third-party…
The maturation of the litigation funding industry has not only provided a tool to widen access to justice, but has also begun to offer law firms the capital and resources…
The beginning of the new year appears to have continued where 2022 left off, as third-party funding disclosure in patent lawsuits remains a contentious issue in a number of cases….
Litigation funding of class actions remains a powerful tool for holding large corporates to account, especially within industries such as Healthcare and Insurance, which can see customers outmatched by the…
The ongoing rise and potential continued growth in class actions in Europe was a common topic of discussion in 2022, and it appears that this year will continue that trend,…
The use of third-party funding in international arbitration is on the rise, and as its use grows more commonplace, parties are increasingly keen to understand the nuances of accessing funding…
Patent dispute cases have dominated industry news in recent months, both due to them being among the most active areas for litigation finance involvement, and also due to the number…
Litigation finance represents a potent solution to the access-to-justice issues facing America’s legal system. However, third-party funding still faces barriers to entry, both in terms of a lack of general…
As we head into 2023, another new funder has entered the growing litigation funding market. Read More…
As the litigation finance industry continues to grow in both established and nascent jurisdictions around the globe, new funders are launching investment firms dedicating a significant portion of their capital…
A previous article covering mining company GreenX’s claim against the Polish government, funded by LCM, suggested that LCM and GreenX are to be awarded over €700MM from the Polish government. In fact, a hearing has concluded, and the arbitral tribunal has reserved its award. We regret the error.
A significant class action lawsuit against Visa and Mastercard has progressed at the UK’s specialist competition tribunal. The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has set a date in April 2023 for a Collective Proceedings Order hearing, which will determine whether the claim – on behalf of a large number of businesses seeking damages for allegedly unlawful charges – can proceed to a full trial.
Contingency Capital, a global asset management business focused on credit-oriented legal assets, has successfully completed the capital raise for its first commingled fund, with over $490 million in new discretionary capital across the fund and related managed accounts. The firm launched in November 2020 and has raised and deployed in excess of $700 million across a series of strategies and transactions. Its investor base includes university endowments, pension funds, family offices and consultants.
Regulation will be a key industry focus in 2023, with the stage having been set by the Voss Report passed by the European Parliament in September. However, the report’s proposals…
\Despite the mutually beneficial partnership between litigation finance companies and lawyers, one ongoing dispute in U.S. federal court had placed a spotlight on a strained relationship between a funder and…
Shareholder-led class actions are on the rise, with investors seeking to hold corporations to account where they engage in misleading or deceptive statements, and litigation funders are increasingly eager to…
LitigationCapital Management Limited (AIM:LIT),an alternative asset manager specializing in dispute financing solutions internationally, is pleased to announce positive progress on two investments within its portfolio.
Disclosure of litigation funding remains one of the most discussed industry topics as we head into the end of the year, with disclosure requirements and disputes occurring in jurisdictions around…
Litigation funding is perhaps at its most impactful when it can be used by individuals or groups of citizens to hold their government to account. A new class action in…
Regulatory developments are at the front of mind for funders around the world, with significant proposals being discussed to place restrictions on third-party funding in the European Union, whilst other…
This Sunday’s “60 Minutes” featured a segment on the growth of litigation funding. Host Leslie Stahl highlighted the industry’s important role within the Legal Services sector, but also pointed out…
Burford Capital will be featured on CBS’ 60 Minutes this Sunday, December 18 at 7:30 PM ET/7:00 PM PT [after to Sunday Night Football (please check local listings)].
ESG financier and litigation investor Woodsford is proud to announce a new class of team members joining the firm’s global enterprise. Read More…
The nature of litigation funding means that it is often most sought after and most valuable in situations where unforeseen events lead to dire consequences for a wide array of…
Although the issue of disclosure has primarily been discussed in recent months with relation to US plaintiffs being required to disclose details of their funding arrangements to the courts, a…
The volume and scale of class actions is on the rise in jurisdictions around the world, mirroring the regularity and broad scope of proceedings that are more commonly experienced in…
Lex Ferenda Litigation Funding LLC “LF2” is pleased to announce that it recently launched commercial funding operations after completing the first capital close for its Lex Ferenda Litigation Funding Master Fund. The Fund, which will focus its investments on US litigation and domestic commercial arbitration, welcomed several institutional investors whose commitments to LF2 exceeded initial expectations, and brought the Fund substantially closer to its USD $100 million+ target.