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The Volkswagen emissions scandal of 2015 stands out as one of the largest automobile industry scandals in history, and one of the most notable examples of a corporation facing repercussions…

As Litigation Finance Journal heard at IMN’s conference this week, group litigation continues to be a growing market and one of particular interest to litigation funders in the UK and…

To close out IMN’s International Litigation Finance event, a panel discussed the ways in which corporates and institutional investors are using litigation finance. Moderated by Stefano Catelani, Founding Partner at…

Building on the earlier fireside chat about ATE Insurance, IMN’s conference began its afternoon agenda with a panel exploring the broader impact of insurance on the litigation funding market. Read…

In a panel during the morning of IMN’s International Litigation Finance event, the topic of differing approaches to capitalization and sources of investment was discussed. The panel was moderated by…

In the first fireside chat of IMN’s inaugural event, Lucy Pert, Partner at Hausfeld, spoke with Rocco Pirozzolo, Underwriting Director at Harbour Underwriting, about the evolving role of ATE insurance…

IMN’s International Litigation Forum began today with a panel moderated by Jason Woodland, Partner at Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP. Panelists included David Greene, Co-President of CORLA, Erik Bomans, CEO…

ATE insurance has been a well-established product for the last two decades in the UK, and its use in other jurisdictions is beginning to pick up speed. Following the announcement…

On October 18th, 2022, IMN will host the International Litigation Finance Forum in London. The London edition of this one day summit will draw a diverse crowd of investors, litigation…

Class actions that gain access to third-party funding have repeatedly demonstrated an ability to redress the balance of power in favour of individuals against large companies. A newly launched action…

Brian Armstrong (CEO and Co-Founder of Coinbase) recently announced litigation funding of a new lawsuit that questions the integrity of the United States Treasury’s sanctions of Tornado Cash privacy software….

In the current financial climate, and with many companies still struggling to recover from the effects of the pandemic, the risks of malpractice and wrongdoing by these insolvent companies’ directors…

The boom in both interest and investment in cryptocurrency over the last few years has been synonymous with extraordinary stories of massive returns on investment, as well as an equal…

Since the approval of the Voss Report by the European Parliament last month, which included more stringent regulatory reforms to third-party funding, there has been severe backlash from funders and…

The evolving state of litigation finance regulation continues to be a key issue for funders around the world, and while the demand for third-party funding is on the rise, certain…

There has been a noticeable uptick in the volume of class action suits brought in the UK, spurred by commercial litigation teams eager to take on these cases and supported…

As demand for litigation funding has continued to grow with funders seeing increased adoption from major law firms and corporate entities, the market is also seeing a parallel increase from…

While the vast majority of litigation funding continues to be devoted to financing actions by plaintiffs, there has been a noticeable increase in firms discussing and actively pursuing defense-side funding….

For litigants concerned about financial exposure if their claim is unsuccessful, After the Event insurance represents an invaluable tool. Therefore, while litigation funding is experiencing a period of increased growth…

Despite an uncertain economic climate, and investors remaining understandably cautious about how they’re investing their capital, litigation finance continues to remain a strong alternative asset class for investors looking to…

This year alone we have seen an increasing number of high-profile patent and trademark disputes receiving litigation funding, including several cases which secured wins for claimants against major corporations. Therefore,…

Whilst a common talking point around the litigation finance industry in recent years has been its continued growth and the rise in demand for third-party funding, this shouldn’t be confused…

As regulatory structures continue to evolve in jurisdictions around the world, global litigation funders are keeping a careful eye on new markets that could represent fruitful opportunities. One such market…

As LFJ reported earlier this month, the Australian federal government is looking at rolling back some of the more stringent regulations on litigation funders in the country. This liberalising tone…

With the litigation finance industry continuing to experience high levels of growth, industry leaders are now able to see how this once niche sector has evolved into the thriving market…

While litigation funding is still most active in the well-established markets of North America, Europe and Australia; pockets of demand are starting to gain traction in other territories. One market…

As the litigation funding market continues to experience growth in major markets, as well as potential growth in emerging markets, established funders at the top of the industry are reaping…

Whilst litigation funding has been slow to find a stable footing in Africa, there are signs that it is becoming a more active market for funders to explore. This is…

As LFJ reported last week, the EU parliament’s decision to adopt a report which proposes increased regulation across the litigation funding industry may be a defining moment for the European…

Recent court cases in the US have repeatedly raised the issue of disclosure for litigation funding, with growing calls across the judicial system to increase transparency in legal proceedings where…