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

Critics of the litigation funding industry have intensified efforts to lobby the federal government to more heavily regulate the practice in recent months, buoyed by examples of courts mandating increased…

The Indian litigation funding market continues to stand out as a hotbed of activity for new funding efforts, with startups and legal tech firms looking for opportunities to grab a…

As LFJ reported last week, we are seeing one of those rare occurrences in which a funder and client’s relationship breaks down in a very public and contentious manner, as…

Many industry observers, surveys and reports have found that ESG litigation and particularly climate litigation will continue to grow as a dominant force in the legal landscape, and there will…

The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has become a hotbed of activity for class action style lawsuits, as consumers look to achieve legal and financial redress against powerful companies. Many…

The topic of litigation funding as it relates to patent litigation has most recently been dominated by discussions around court battles over disclosure, with critics of the industry honing in…

In December of last year, the GAO published its report on third-party litigation finance, detailing the current trends and characteristics of the industry in the U.S. The report aimed to…

Whilst the relationship between funder and client is usually mutually beneficial and harmonious, like any type of business partnership there are going to be examples where the opposite is true….

With the global litigation funding industry growing to new heights each year, the world’s leading funders are keen to ensure that they stay at the head of the pack by…

Australia has always been one of the most prominent markets for litigation funding, with a healthy array of major funders operating. And the funding industry has recently been bolstered by…

The demand for third-party litigation funding continues to remain high, and there are no shortages of providers out there. However, there are those in the industry who see an opportunity…

As litigation funding continues to grow in size and impact, a vibrant conference and event circuit is beginning to materialize. Now in its second year running, LITFINCON returned to Houston…

After the Event (ATE) insurance is a crucial tool for those pursuing litigation who are looking to reduce their risk of financial exposure, whether it is the litigants themselves or…

As LFJ recently reported, despite the gradual relaxation of rules around Alternative Business Structures (ABS) for law firm ownerships in some states, we have yet to see a wider adoption…

Litigation funding is perhaps most powerful when it is deployed to support consumer claims against large corporations, leveling the balance of power in a way that was previously impossible. One…

The development of technology and media channels the support law firms connecting with potential plaintiffs has made it easier than ever to launch mass torts. In combination with the growing…

Coverage of litigation funding often focuses on activity in major Western markets, but there continues to be a growing ecosystem of third-party financing in other jurisdictions around the world. This…

As the litigation funding industry continues to mature, there has been a lot of discussion about how funders can build relationships with in-house counsel and legal teams within companies of…

Class actions remain a popular target for litigation funders as 2023 progresses, driven by developments in countries’ regulatory framework for these actions, as well as particularly active sectors such as…

Given the rapid pace of innovation and expansion in the global litigation funding space, it is helpful to engage reference tools to separate the wheat from the chaff. Mondaq’s new…

International arbitration is a target sector for many funders, with a wide variety of cases that could yield significant rewards. Litigation Capital Management (LCM) has recently achieved success in one…

Patent disputes remain a top target area for litigation funders, and continue to attract a significant portion of all third-party litigation funding. Whilst this has not come without fierce critiques…

While many industry observers have noted that the current state of the market (inflation, rising interest rates) may result in higher levels of litigation and associated funding activity, there will…

Litigation funding remains a uniquely powerful tool within international arbitration and cross-border disputes, allowing entities to bring claims in situations that otherwise might have resulted in overly burdensome costs. A…