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The maturation of the litigation funding industry has not only provided a tool to widen access to justice, but has also begun to offer law firms the capital and resources…

The beginning of the new year appears to have continued where 2022 left off, as third-party funding disclosure in patent lawsuits remains a contentious issue in a number of cases….

Litigation funding of class actions remains a powerful tool for holding large corporates to account, especially within industries such as Healthcare and Insurance, which can see customers outmatched by the…

The ongoing rise and potential continued growth in class actions in Europe was a common topic of discussion in 2022, and it appears that this year will continue that trend,…

The use of third-party funding in international arbitration is on the rise, and as its use grows more commonplace, parties are increasingly keen to understand the nuances of accessing funding…

Patent dispute cases have dominated industry news in recent months, both due to them being among the most active areas for litigation finance involvement, and also due to the number…

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…

Litigation Finance Journal recently reported on a group of 14 state attorneys general that have called for action from the Department of Justice to review potential threats to U.S. national…

The United States Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform recently warned that litigation finance is a potential risk to national security. Bloomberg Law has published a rebuttal to such…

As we head into 2023, another new funder has entered the growing litigation funding market. Read More…

As the litigation finance industry continues to grow in both established and nascent jurisdictions around the globe, new funders are launching investment firms dedicating a significant portion of their capital…

Recent discussion around the risks of litigation funding have highlighted the potential threat of foreign actors using third-party funding of lawsuits to harm U.S. national security. This claim, which was…

Regulation will be a key industry focus in 2023, with the stage having been set by the Voss Report passed by the European Parliament in September. However, the report’s proposals…

\Despite the mutually beneficial partnership between litigation finance companies and lawyers, one ongoing dispute in U.S. federal court had placed a spotlight on a strained relationship between a funder and…

Shareholder-led class actions are on the rise, with investors seeking to hold corporations to account where they engage in misleading or deceptive statements, and litigation funders are increasingly eager to…

Disclosure of litigation funding remains one of the most discussed industry topics as we head into the end of the year, with disclosure requirements and disputes occurring in jurisdictions around…

Litigation funding is perhaps at its most impactful when it can be used by individuals or groups of citizens to hold their government to account. A new class action in…

Regulatory developments are at the front of mind for funders around the world, with significant proposals being discussed to place restrictions on third-party funding in the European Union, whilst other…

This Sunday’s “60 Minutes” featured a segment on the growth of litigation funding. Host Leslie Stahl highlighted the industry’s important role within the Legal Services sector, but also pointed out…

ESG financier and litigation investor Woodsford is proud to announce a new class of team members joining the firm’s global enterprise.  Read More…

The nature of litigation funding means that it is often most sought after and most valuable in situations where unforeseen events lead to dire consequences for a wide array of…

Although the issue of disclosure has primarily been discussed in recent months with relation to US plaintiffs being required to disclose details of their funding arrangements to the courts, a…

The volume and scale of class actions is on the rise in jurisdictions around the world, mirroring the regularity and broad scope of proceedings that are more commonly experienced in…

Patent dispute funding has been a prominent topic in recent headlines, largely due to ongoing cases where the area of third-party funding disclosure has become a divisive issue. However, according…

Although the US has traditionally been the primary jurisdiction for securities fraud litigation, a wave of regulatory developments and landmark cases has led to a much more active international market…

The traditional partnership model for law firms has been one of the bedrocks of the industry for so long, that suggestions of alternative ownership structures have been regularly dismissed without…

Disclosure has been the key word in the litigation funding industry in recent weeks, as an ongoing patent infringement lawsuit brought the issue into the spotlight. However, the latest development…

Litigation funding has been a powerful tool for widening access to justice and driving innovation in the legal sector, and technological evolution continues to provide ongoing sector optimization. Seeking to…

One significant driver of class action litigation over the last year has been the after-effects of Covid, and parties claiming damages for the impact of pandemic-related policies implemented by institutions…

Whilst the large returns on investment for litigation funders are both lauded and criticized by commentators, there is never an absolute certainty that funders will see a positive return on…