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Law Finance Group (LFG) has announced that Stephanie Southwick has joined the San Francisco-based funder in the role of Senior Investment Counselor. Southwick joins LFG, having spent four years at…

As we approach the final months of 2023, a year that was perhaps expected to be one of unparalleled growth for the litigation funding industry, we are seeing signs that…

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…

Investments by litigation funders into claims not only represent their belief in the validity of the legal case, but also their belief in the lawyers who will be representing the…

As the litigation finance industry continues to mature and we see more widespread adoption across a range of jurisdictions, common misconceptions about third-party funding are still present. Although funders can…

There are many examples of litigation funders offering essential support to class action cases, providing group members with the capital needed to seek justice from companies or institutions that have…

Beyond the traditional funding of individual cases, one of the biggest growth areas for litigation finance continues to be direct financing of law firms. Following on from this weekend’s announcement…

As the industry continues to monitor the fallout from the Supreme Court’s ruling on the classification of litigation funding agreements (LFAs) as damages-based agreements (DBAs), it is important to note…

The dispute between the Malaysian government and the Sulu heirs has been one of the most high profile international arbitration cases in recent times, raising issues around state sovereignty and…

Critics of the litigation finance industry often point to the lack of transparency around funders’ involvement in litigation as a key issue. However, this contention can also lead to defendants…

It is a common refrain that the litigation finance industry has never been in a better situation, with investors seeing it as a valuable alternative asset class and funders experiencing…

In a post on LinkedIn, the Association of Litigation Funders of Australia (ALFA) announced that MA Financial Group Limited has become its newest Associate Member. Read More…

In the immediate aftermath of the Supreme Court’s PACCAR ruling, industry commentators recognized the impact that this judgement would have on future litigation funding agreements (LFAs), as well as on…

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…

The combination of third-party litigation funding and After The Event (ATE) insurance can be a powerful tool for lawyers and clients, allowing them to pursue meritorious cases whilst lowering their…

Although calls for the regulation of third-party litigation funding are neither new nor uncommon, as LFJ reported earlier this month, a hearing in the US House of Representatives placed these…

The frequent calls for more stringent oversight and regulation of litigation funding across various jurisdictions can be viewed as a recognition of the fact that the industry is increasingly becoming…

The case of Petersen Energia Inversora SAU. v. Argentine Republic has already become one of the biggest stories in litigation finance this year, with Burford Capital’s financing of the lawsuit…

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,…

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…

In a post on LinkedIn, Litigation Capital Management (LCM) announced that Adam Erusalimsky had joined the company as an Investment Manager in LCM’s London office. Erusalimsky joins LCM from Woodsford,…

In most cases, the relationship between law firms and litigation funders is mutually beneficial, as they work together to help clients reach a successful conclusion to their lawsuit. However, the…

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…