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The funding of international arbitration brought by corporations against governments is not without its challenges, as funders must endure lengthy proceedings whilst taking on sovereign states who often attempt to…

Ever since the Supreme Court handed down its judgement in the PACCAR case, which saw the court rule that litigation funding agreements (LFAs) should be classified as damages based agreements…

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…

The Hong Kong Department of Justice’s approach to litigation finance and third party funding is coming into greater focus following the UK Supreme Court’s July 26, 2023 ruling on R….

A year of strong financial returns for litigation funders continues as Litigation Capital Management (LCM) released its full year audited results for the year ending 30 June 2023. The Sydney-based…

Whilst it does not receive as much coverage as patent litigation or class action funding, the opportunities for litigation funders around investment treaty disputes are becoming increasingly tangible. As we…

The issue of transparency and disclosure in litigation funding, especially within patent infringement lawsuits, appears to be here to stay, as the last year has displayed increasing efforts from defendants…

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…

As LFJ reported last week, litigation funding has once again found itself in the crosshairs of critics and lawmakers, with the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability holding a hearing…

At a time of global political and economic instability, building a resilient investment portfolio can become increasingly challenging, as those assets that are correlated to economic stability are faced with…

Class actions have been proven time and time again to be an immensely valuable tool for consumers and communities to seek justice against large corporations and institutions, with litigation funders…

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…

Opposition to the use of litigation funding and calls for increased regulation of the industry are not uncommon, but have traditionally focused on claims that the practice incentivizes frivolous litigation,…

There has been understandable concern, in the weeks since the Supreme Court’s judgement in PACCAR, that the appetite among funders to support large group actions in the UK might be…

Providing financing for class actions remains one of the best possible engagements for litigation funders, as it represents not only the potential for lucrative returns, but also epitomizes the mission…

Moving beyond single-case funding and actively supporting law firms through direct funding is certainly a tempting prospect for many funders, creating new avenues for lucrative returns on their investments. However,…

The vast power and resources of the pharmaceutical industry means that where patients and consumers suffer harm from faulty products or treatments, it can often be incredibly difficult for these…

In the weeks since the Supreme Court issued its decision in the PACCAR case, there has been much discussion about how funders and litigants will adapt their litigation funding agreements…

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 litigation funders and their supporters regularly promote the benefits that the practice can bring to the legal system, it is immediately clear that not all parties within the courts…

As LFJ highlighted in an article yesterday, the issue of disclosure for litigation funding has never been more prominent, and there is no universally agreed upon solution in sight across…

One of the most prominent examples of environmental pollution affecting individuals and communities in recent years has been the spread of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), otherwise known as ‘forever…

Despite the looming possibility of increased regulation for litigation finance in the European Union, in the last year we have seen a surge in litigation funding activity within individual European…

Whilst much has been made of ongoing efforts to increase disclosure requirements for third-party litigation funding in patent lawsuits, it is important to remember that there is little uniformity in…

With the ongoing maturation of the litigation funding industry, we regularly hear funders discussing opportunities for growth around investing directly into law firms rather than simply investing into cases. However,…

Many say the future of law is linked to financial structures such as litigation finance, and similar legal investment products that expand access to justice. Yet, ABA innovation unit leaders…

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…

There has been much written about the utility and benefits of litigation funding for liquidators and creditors pursuing legal redress against failed companies. A recent judgement from New Zealand’s highest…

As pressure grows from all corners of society for companies to have a greater focus on their social and environmental impact, investors are facing the very same pressures to address…

The power of litigation funding to drive successful outcomes for shareholder-led class action claims has once again been demonstrated, as a Woodsford-funded action has achieved a settlement with one of…