How will technology & innovation shape the future of the legal funding industry and who is leading this transformation?

There is no doubt that the litigation funding industry is largely dominated by established global funders whose years of experience and vast reserves of capital allow them to take on…

Litigation funding and litigation risk insurance, such as after-the-event (ATE) insurance, have both experienced significant growth in recent years as litigants look for tools to offset risk and ensure that…

Expanding beyond the traditional scope of single case funding is a key priority for many litigation funders across the globe, with both portfolio financing and law firm funding becoming a…

As the litigation finance industry continues to mature, there will naturally be an expectation that the industry should move towards standardized approaches and methodology. Reflecting this trend, Burford Capital’s CEO…

The future growth and potential scope of the litigation finance market is often discussed in the context of specific sectors or geographic markets in which third-party funding could see increased…

The benefits of litigation funding are often discussed in singular terms, such as how outside capital can benefit a corporate legal department or how it can act as a powerful…

Last week saw the return of ILFA’s annual litigation finance conference, as leaders from the top funders, law firms, investors and insurers gathered to discuss the most-pressing issues in the…

Undertaking litigation poses many risks for small and medium-sized companies that are publicly traded, not only from the specific financial risk that comes from the costly litigation process, but also…

Litigation funders are increasingly offering their services to a wider range of clients, providing capital and expertise to everyone from individuals to startup business and larger corporates. One market niche…

NuGenesis (the purveyor of NuCoin), is reported to be exploring AI and litigation finance as investment tools in claims against  FTX and Alameda Research’s alleged fraud.  Read More…

Litigation funding represents an important tool for litigants and law firms in providing the capital to pursue meritorious cases, as well as fundamentally rebalancing the levels of financial risk involved…

In the GAO report on the litigation funding industry published last December, one of the key takeaways from its research was the lack of publicly available data around the market…

It would be impossible to recognize every single participant who is providing important contributions to the litigation finance sector, however, Lawdragon has honored many of the industry’s key individuals in…

As the ongoing economic instability contributes to an environment ripe for litigation across a wide array of sectors, it is no surprise to see both an uptick in the number…

As the litigation funding market continues to embrace an increasingly diverse and complex set of deals and partnerships, established industry leaders are looking at ways to provide services that can…

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…

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…

The use of the blockchain and the tokenization of litigation funding has been promoted by many parties as the next step in the digital transformation of the industry, unlocking new…

Litigation finance represents a potent solution to the access-to-justice issues facing America’s legal system. However, third-party funding still faces barriers to entry, both in terms of a lack of general…

As we have already seen so far this year, litigation funders are keen to target capital towards ESG cases, and have even gone so far as to fund individual law…

Litigation funders face similar challenges as big banks and traditional lenders, needing to both fulfill their core financial role to customers while also competing within the rapidly evolving marketplace driven…

Despite global economic instability, litigation finance has been touted by industry leaders as a resilient industry that remains insulated from market fluctuations, and stands out as a lucrative alternative investment….