Applicants often confront the proposition, which respondents typically use in their defense, that terms in consumer contracts will effectively exclude or restrict the claims that have been brought. The High Court of Australia recently weighed in on this issue, deciding that a mortgage contained an enforceable promise by the borrowers not to raise a statutory limitation defense in relation to a claim by the lenders, which was commenced out of time.
Litigation Capital Management Limited (AIM:LIT), a leading international alternative asset manager of disputes financing solutions, is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the half year ended 31 December 2021, delivering a significant improvement on the prior year.
The litigation finance space is evolving at break-neck speed with new, innovative products to meet marketplace demands. Development of a new market segment includes the emergence of litigation risk insurance, aimed at mitigating threats arising from acknowledged claims.
A recent decision by the High Court of Australia (HCA) expanded the scope of s596A of the Corporations Act 2001, regarding public examinations and who has standing to conduct them….
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A recent NZ court of appeal ruling found that the director of Mainzeal traded on his company, which was technically insolvent for nearly a decade—yet caused no material loss to…
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Augusta Ventures has been a pioneer in international litigation finance, putting to work over $770M of capital into litigation investment agreements since its founding in 2013, Augusta purports a pedigree…
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Kove IO (KIO) is initiating a likely contentious patent infringement litigation against Amazon Web Services (AWS). KIO has sued AWS with a complaint that alleges abuse of patent infringement as…
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An update to a story LitigationFinanceJournal.com recently reported on: The case in the United Kingdom involving Cadney and their former client Peak Hotels & Resorts Limited has a new decision…
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The nature of litigation calls for achieving marginal gains in the courtroom that add up to victory. So, when Google and Apple both lost individual judgements for ‘unfair tactical advantages’…
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On the occasion of International Women’s Day, some firms are looking again at what can be done to address the gender pay gap at major law firms. Of course, the…
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The popularity of third-party legal funding has increased exponentially in recent years. A new survey from Above the Law underscores this rapid growth. Read More…
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The following article is part of an ongoing column titled ‘Investor Insights.’
Brought to you by Ed Truant, founder and content manager of Slingshot Capital, ‘Investor Insights’ will provide thoughtful and engaging perspectives on all aspects of investing in litigation finance.
The following article was contributed by Mikolaj Burzec, a litigation finance advisor and broker. He is also a content writer for Sentry Funding.
The Competition Appeal Tribunal, London’s specialist competition court, has confirmed that a special purpose company led by Mark McLaren, formerly of The Consumers’ Association, will act as the Class Representation. McLaren represents millions of motorists and businesses who bought or leased a new car between October 2006 and September 2015 against five shipping companies that imported cars into Europe.
Europe and the United Kingdom continue to pummel United States technology giants with billion-dollar claims to kill marketplace manipulation related to anti-competitive behavior. This begs the question of if regulators…
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In 2015, Omni Bridgeway opened the first litigation finance office in Canada’s history. Omni’s overarching goal was to offer access to Canada’s justice system. Since then, demand for investment in…
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We’re all familiar with the phrase ‘equal justice under the law.’ Yet some would say the accuracy of that statement is debatable. Meanwhile, litigation funding, a practice developed specifically to…
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This week in the United Kingdom, a case is being heard involving the ligation powerhouse Cadney, regarding their former client Peak Hotels & Resorts Limited. The case involves Peak’s insolvency…
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Protecting access to justice is a hallmark of the litigation finance industry. Divorce is no exception. Success stories rain in regarding instances where one party is being ‘jerked around’ with…
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Allen Fagin is a former partner of Proskauer Rose LLP, where he served as the firm’s chairman from 2005 to 2011. Today, Mr. Fagin is a senior advisor and board…
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Switzerland-based Liti Capital has announced a new staking program on the Polygon Network. Liti Capital purchases interest in litigation assets to help claimants fund cases. If the case is successful,…
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According to a Bloomberg survey, 88% of lawyers believe that third-party legal funding increases access to justice. Noted legal scholar Maya Steinitz describes the practice as the most important development…
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Steinhoff International Holdings NV recently settled the European Union’s second largest securities fraud claim, finalizing three years of complex contentious negotiations. Steinhoff, a Dutch firm with headquarters in South Africa,…
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The litigation finance marketplace has been thriving in the United States, Europe and Australia. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has one of the most imaginative and resource-driven litigation finance…
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Being an inventor is part of the American Dream. The imagination, work and general effort it takes to invent a new product design is an overwhelming undertaking. Similarly, the patent…
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With the third party litigation finance industry growing exponentially, trends show that claim investment may be cause for concern. US-based investment into third party funding in 2020 was around $17B….
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After three years of diligent negotiations, a GBP 1.4 billion settlement went into effect against Steinhoff International Holdings NV. This represents the second-largest settlement against a European company in a…
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Industry norms suggest that in commercial disputes, litigation insurance for defendants is not part of the equation. Usually, it’s claimants who make use of this type of after-the-event insurance. But…
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Burford Capital—the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law—today announces that it has crossed a significant milestone in its groundbreaking initiative designed to increase diversity in the business of law, with more than $100 million in cumulative Equity Project commitments made to back commercial litigation and arbitration led by female and racially diverse lawyers.
The following article is part of an ongoing column titled ‘Investor Insights.’
Brought to you by Ed Truant, founder and content manager of Slingshot Capital, ‘Investor Insights’ will provide thoughtful and engaging perspectives on all aspects of investing in litigation finance.
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