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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…

As the environment for litigation funders in the UK is set to undergo some turbulence, we will likely see increased efforts by funders to diversify their activities beyond individual case…

With funding for patent litigation facing a barrage of disclosure requests in the US, and funding agreements in class action claims facing new challenges, funders are keen to keep an…

As LFJ recently reported, the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic is proving to be fertile ground for lawsuits, including litigation being brought by university students who argue that they did…

One of the largest areas of growth for litigation funders in the next decade could be through funding law firms, either via broader portfolio funding structures or the more emergent…

In the dynamic landscape of litigation finance, funders are constantly navigating various challenges that impact their operations and profitability. This article delves into three key challenges faced by litigation funders…

The intersection of litigation finance and the drive towards progress in the ESG arena are often discussed as a great opportunity for the former, with numerous litigation opportunities arising from…

Litigation and arbitration pursued against national governments has a mixed history, with successful claims brought where governments have harmed companies’ interests through unlawful action, such as the ongoing Sulu dispute….

There are occasions when we see novel approaches to litigation financing, as has been demonstrated by a global social media company providing the financial backing for a lawsuit brought by…

The Information Management Network (IMN) has announced the date for its 2nd Annual International Litigation Finance Forum, which will return to London on 19 October 2023. The event’s inaugural showing…

LF Dealmakers has announced the agenda for its 6th Annual LF Dealmakers Forum, which promises to cover all the latest developments and trends affecting the litigation finance industry. The event,…

Litigation funding continues to see wider adoption by claimants in a variety of disputes, however, there are jurisdictions that have yet to fully embrace third-party funding. One such country is…

Litigation finance is no longer the niche and narrowly understood practice of previous decades, having become a common feature across consumer and commercial litigation. However, that does not mean that…

Few areas of litigation funding are projected to grow as steadily as environmental and climate litigation, with landmark high-value settlements in the last few years demonstrating the scale of opportunities…

As LFJ reported last month, the Italian litigation funding market experienced an exciting new development, as a startup Italian funder announced a partnership with a local association to provide funding…

Patent infringement lawsuits have become some of the most sought-after targets for litigation funders, despite the increasing pressure from courts in the US to increase disclosure around the involvement of…

The expansion of litigation funding around the globe and the concurrent increase in the number of funders has meant that there are now more options than ever for litigants or…

Despite the looming spectre of potential regulation affecting the litigation funding industry in Europe, it seems that third-party funding is continuing to grow in activity across a wide variety of…