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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…

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…