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

A post from Burford Capital’s chief marketing officer, Liz Bigham, looks back at the trio of research reports that the funder commissioned in 2023, picking out the key insights uncovered…

Lawsuits focusing on ESG violations by large companies have become a top priority for many of the world’s leading funders, with some firms focusing their entire portfolio around these types…

Alongside the global growth in third-party litigation funding over recent years, the parallel litigation risk insurance market has experienced its own surge in activity to meet increasing levels of demand…

In panel discussions at industry forums and conferences, there is often much conversation around the harmonious relationship between litigation funders, litigation risk insurers and law firms. However, new insights from…

A recent feature from BusinessToday examines the UK litigation funding market, putting the spotlight on those individuals whose expertise facilitate these funding deals and work to reach successful resolutions for…

Legalese has released the latest edition of The Legal 500 Litigation Funding – The UK and US Rankings for 2024, highlighting its top ten funders in the UK and top…

Whilst much of the discussion at today’s IMN Forum has been focused on the current state of the litigation finance market, there was equal interest in the future of the…

A post on LinkedIn announced the launch of a new legal finance company, JBSL, founded by Sarah Lieber and Justin Brass. The co-founders bring a wealth of experience to JBSL,…

As LFJ reported last week, the worldwide momentum behind class actions continues to gain steam, as countries like New Zealand look to implement formal class action regimes. With no signs…

When looking to demonstrate the benefits of using litigation financing, it can often be easy to simply highlight its utility and effectiveness in isolation. However, for those unsure of whether…

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…