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As litigation finance continues to serve a growing array of industries, it is important for funders to be able to demonstrate a keen understanding of the particular challenges facing these…

Entering into a litigation funding agreement can be a daunting prospect for lawyers who do not have experience engaging with funders, with the confidential nature of the industry leading to…

Class actions often represent the best avenue for consumers looking to seek justice and some form of compensation from large companies who have harmed them. However, these claims are most…

As we steadily approach the four-year mark since the COVID-19 outbreak began, it is clear that we have not yet seen all the long-term consequences of the pandemic play out….

The growth in trading platforms that cater to retail investors over recent years has significantly widened the market of individuals looking to trade investment products. However, the conduct of these…

The opening panel of IMN’s Litigation Finance Forum in London provided a lively discussion around the topic of ‘The Current State of the European Litigation Finance Market’. The panel, which…

Recent years have demonstrated that issues around climate change and environmental protection are becoming a more central part of decision-making for governments and businesses alike. However, for those individuals and…

As many leaders in the litigation finance space have noted in interviews and at industry conferences, one of the most important ways to increase market growth is by providing education…

Among those critical of the litigation finance industry, large corporations and insurers are often cast as two of the chief opponents of third-party funding. However, as a recent article has…

The pressure on companies to achieve tangible progress towards ESG goals has never been more pronounced, with stakeholders in the public and private sectors looking for corporations to make good…

Despite litigation funders facing an array of challenges in Europe, from the UK Supreme Court’s recent PACCAR decision to the European Parliament’s Voss Report, many are still keen to pursue…

A recurring theme at industry forums and conferences over the last year has been the need for a secondary market for litigation finance, providing investors with alternative exit routes and…

When looking at the future of litigation finance, unlocking the potential of the Asian market may be the key to exponential growth for third-party funders. Within this region, India offers…

Whilst the duration of litigation and arbitration proceedings often take focus in discussions of dispute funding, we are not privy to the degree of analysis and due diligence which funders…

As the global economy continues to struggle to stabilize, corporate finances are constantly under stress and the volume of corporate defaults is rising. Whilst this obviously represents a worrying trend,…

As many industry leaders and commentators have predicted, we are increasingly seeing new litigation being brought to address institutional or corporate wrongdoing during the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to the…

It has become increasingly common to hear discussions around the utility of litigation financing for ESG litigation, with funders keen to take advantage of new opportunities whilst also positioning themselves…

Class actions remain one of the most powerful tools for individuals to seek legal redress against major corporations, especially when it comes to the world of retail investors who are…

Collective action claims in the UK can be a powerful tool for those seeking legal redress from large companies, but are also an opportunity to explore untested areas of competition…

With emphasis and attention being placed on companies’ commitment to their ESG agendas, net-zero targets and broader corporate governance, it is unsurprising to see an uptick in litigation focused on…