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Litigation funding allows consumers to seek legal redress against companies when their consumer rights are infringed, and is also a valuable asset for small business owners who lack the financial…

Just as other industries have been enhanced by the evolution of technology and particularly data-driven processes, litigators also have the potential to benefit from drawing on a wealth of data…

As the pace of adoption of litigation funding continues to grow across Europe, so too does the debate around the level and scope of regulation needed to ensure that this…

Sydney-based litigation financier, Omni Bridgeway, announced a $4.5MM profit for the 12 months ending in June. The news is a turnaround from the -$12.7MM loss a year prior. Andrew Saker…

While litigation funding is often used by companies to facilitate legal claims against one another, it also provides a tool for corporates to seek redress against state actors whose legislation…

While commercial litigation funding has been present in Australia since the 1990s, there are signs of continued industry growth within the country.  Read More…

In the wake of the American Bar Association approving measures to loosen restrictions on sharing Law firm revenues with non-attorneys, Bloomberg law reports that legislators in California are resisting the…

Offices in Houston, New York and San Francisco at Omni Bridgeway will host an exciting new 10 week summer associate program. Jordan Metoyer (Graduate of Georgetown Law Center) and Chanel…

The ability of consumers to hold major international corporations to account over their failings has been drastically strengthened by the presence of third-party funding options around the world. This was…

Litigation finance is booming around the world, and while new funders are increasingly popping up to meet regional demand, industry stalwarts are continuing to augment their resources. Read More…

While class actions have historically been much more prominent within the US legal system, which has been more open to aggressive litigious actions, the UK and Europe seem to be…

As the practice of litigation funding continues to expand globally, it is important for companies to be aware of the nuances of the regulatory structures governing funding arrangements in each…

The impact of the Covid pandemic has been wide-ranging across the legal industry, and in a fundamental sense, has reshaped the ways in which everyday proceedings are carried out. This…

While the US, Europe and Australia dominate the conversation around litigation funding, there is a clear uptick in the sector’s adoption in other countries and regions. Latin America is one…

In a new instance of litigation finance being tied to high-profile and newsworthy events, the possibility of leveraging third-party funding to finance claims against high-net-worth Russian individuals has been raised….

Simon Latham (Head of Competition at Augusta Ventures) was profiled by the Law Society discussing insurance-related concerns regarding Which? vs. Qualcomm. Specifically, Qualcomm’s approach of asking for a judge to…

National Magazine has published new research into the risky market of ESG fraud. The Canadian Bar Association’s National Magazine periodical dives deep into the litigation finance opportunity associated with ‘green…

The importance of ESG cases for litigation funders has become more and more apparent over recent years, and in 2022 alone, we have seen several developments indicating that this trend…

While litigation funding has been a great boost to those seeking access to justice, the system is not without its critics or those who have raised concerns. One area that…

The medical malpractice field has always been a contentious and active area of litigation, with a volume of cases that is constant and not as affected by economic conditions as…

While many small funders maintain niche or industry-specific practice areas, or in some cases take a regional approach, the industry is now seeing some of these smaller funders join forces…

Following on from reporting last week that AxiaFunder, one of the UK’s fast-growing firms, was seeing success with its latest product offering, the funder has now announced two new hires…

The dramatic decline in the value of cryptocurrencies over the last nine months has sent shockwaves through the investment world, which is now spilling over into the legal industry. The…

The United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO) investigation of Timothy Schools has ended in a 14 year jail term. Mr. Schools is accused of defrauding investors to fund his exorbitant…

The Digital Freedom Fund offers capital for legal and other expenses associated with technological liberties. As digital rights heat up (for example, with crypto technology) it is a safe bet…

Alongside new regional funders starting up in the UK, some fintech companies are looking to strengthen their position by spinning off their litigation funding divisions into separate entities. Most recently,…

As we have seen in recent months, a growing number of industry leaders are predicting significant growth in the UK litigation funding market in tandem with an increase in class…

The UK litigation finance industry is seeing an expansion of market players, as many newer funding platforms are finding success offering a wide array of products for investors. This has…

There can often be tensions between law firms and litigation funders, especially in the early days of partnership. As a result, there are those in the legal industry who are…

Claimants are understandably cautious when engaging with third-parties during litigation due to the sensitive nature of the information they discuss, and a need to maintain a careful eye on any…