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…
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The topic of disclosure in litigation where there is the presence of third-party funding has been a hot topic in several jurisdictions, with defendants strongly arguing that there needs to be an increased level of transparency when it comes to litigation funding.
One of the central tenets of litigation funding is the importance of risk management and analysis not only during case selection, but further down the road when counsel must weigh the benefits and drawbacks of settlement. Whilst law firms bring their significant weight of experience and expertise to bear when evaluating settlement options during dispute resolution, the ability to pinpoint the exact right moment and terms under which to settle is always a challenge.
While commercial litigation funding has been present in Australia since the 1990s, there are signs of continued industry growth within the country. Read More…
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In the wake of the American Bar Association approving measures to loosen restrictions on sharing Law firm revenues with non-attorneys, Bloomberg law reports that legislators in California are resisting the…
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Offices in Houston, New York and San Francisco at Omni Bridgeway will host an exciting new 10 week summer associate program. Jordan Metoyer (Graduate of Georgetown Law Center) and Chanel…
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The ability of consumers to hold major international corporations to account over their failings has been drastically strengthened by the presence of third-party funding options around the world. This was…
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While the availability of, and access to, litigation funding has been a boon for those seeking access to justice, some industry insiders argue that reforms have not gone far enough, and that more change is needed. One area of interest is recoverability for plaintiff costs, where currently claimants still stand to lose financially in order to cover the costs of the very funding that has allowed them to access justice.
Litigation finance is booming around the world, and while new funders are increasingly popping up to meet regional demand, industry stalwarts are continuing to augment their resources. Read More…
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While class actions have historically been much more prominent within the US legal system, which has been more open to aggressive litigious actions, the UK and Europe seem to be…
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As the practice of litigation funding continues to expand globally, it is important for companies to be aware of the nuances of the regulatory structures governing funding arrangements in each…
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The impact of the Covid pandemic has been wide-ranging across the legal industry, and in a fundamental sense, has reshaped the ways in which everyday proceedings are carried out. This…
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A claim against Sony Group was filed on 19 August 2022 in the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). The claim is being brought on behalf of UK-based PlayStation users who have purchased digital games and/or add-on content from the PlayStation Store since 19 August 2016. The claim is being funded by Woodsford, the UK’s leading ESG, access to justice and litigation finance business.
As the litigation funding market continues to grow and evolve, funders are placing a higher value on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. This development raises questions about the connection between ESG and litigation funding, how litigation funders are currently addressing ESG, and what the future of ESG in litigation funding will look like.
The following article will offer answers to those questions and act as a general overview of the state of ESG in litigation funding.
While the US, Europe and Australia dominate the conversation around litigation funding, there is a clear uptick in the sector’s adoption in other countries and regions. Latin America is one…
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In a new instance of litigation finance being tied to high-profile and newsworthy events, the possibility of leveraging third-party funding to finance claims against high-net-worth Russian individuals has been raised….
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Today, Inc. Magazine revealed that Experity Ventures is # 682 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Microsoft, Facebook, Under Armour, Patagonia, Chobani and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
Simon Latham (Head of Competition at Augusta Ventures) was profiled by the Law Society discussing insurance-related concerns regarding Which? vs. Qualcomm. Specifically, Qualcomm’s approach of asking for a judge to…
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National Magazine has published new research into the risky market of ESG fraud. The Canadian Bar Association’s National Magazine periodical dives deep into the litigation finance opportunity associated with ‘green…
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The importance of ESG cases for litigation funders has become more and more apparent over recent years, and in 2022 alone, we have seen several developments indicating that this trend…
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While litigation funding has been a great boost to those seeking access to justice, the system is not without its critics or those who have raised concerns. One area that…
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As part of a broader effort by the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) to increase transparency around hedge fund investing and reduce risk in the financial system, the spotlight has fallen on the activities of funds engaging in litigation financing investments. In a proposal last week, the SEC would require hedge funds and private investment advisors to confidentially disclose their litigation funding activities and spending.
Following on from reporting last week that AxiaFunder, one of the UK’s fast-growing firms, was seeing success with its latest product offering, the funder has now announced two new hires…
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The dramatic decline in the value of cryptocurrencies over the last nine months has sent shockwaves through the investment world, which is now spilling over into the legal industry. The…
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The United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO) investigation of Timothy Schools has ended in a 14 year jail term. Mr. Schools is accused of defrauding investors to fund his exorbitant…
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The Digital Freedom Fund offers capital for legal and other expenses associated with technological liberties. As digital rights heat up (for example, with crypto technology) it is a safe bet…
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Alongside new regional funders starting up in the UK, some fintech companies are looking to strengthen their position by spinning off their litigation funding divisions into separate entities. Most recently,…
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As we have seen in recent months, a growing number of industry leaders are predicting significant growth in the UK litigation funding market in tandem with an increase in class…
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