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Apart from the standard funding of individual cases and portfolio funding, recent years have demonstrated an increasing trend of more direct investment into law firms from third-party funds. An article…

Another busy week for class action funding in Australia, as a significant settlement in a class action brought against a superannuation fund has made headlines.  Reporting by Financial Standard covers…

With the UK funding industry awaiting the outcome of the Civil Justice Council’s review of third-party litigation funding, most of the commentary about what direction the government should take has…

Litigation funding startups are a common occurrence, especially in recent years. However, the rebranding of an established funder is less common, yet worth keeping an eye on. In a new…

Class actions in Australia continue to be viewed as desirable opportunities for litigation funders, with the first half of 2025 already seeing a number of funded claims brought on behalf…

In an announcement posted by Invenio LLP, the law firm revealed the appointment of Drew Kelly in an Of Counsel role. Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge to the Invenio…

As LFJ has covered over recent months, the movement to limit the use of third-party litigation funding or to impose restrictions on the practice has seen several successes with state…

As we approach the beginning of summer, the litigation funding industry is growing impatient in waiting for the outcome of the Civil Justice Council’s (CJC) review of litigation funding, with…

The tensions between the insurance industry and litigation finance are well established, with insurance industry groups often at the forefront of lobbying efforts calling for tighter regulations of third-party funding….

Following a 2022 report from New Zealand’s Law Commission, there has been a distinct lack of action by successive governments to introduce a Class Actions Act or any forms of…

When it comes to medical and personal injury group claims, the financial resources that litigation funders provide is often a vital component of their potential success. However, a new initiative…

When it comes to the important role that legal funding can play in providing access to justice, some of the most important cases are those that seek to offer that…

As LFJ covered in February, a settlement in one of the largest group actions in UK history remains one of the most significant events for legal funding in 2025. With…

The risk taken by litigation funders reflects the inherent uncertainty of any given case. However, there are rare examples where that risk is compounded by the potential for improper conduct…

The prolonged duration of investor-state treaty disputes often means that updates on these claims are few and far between. However, the presence of litigation funding allows these claims to proceed…

One of the common talking points at industry events is the need for increased standardisation in legal funding, with a set of agreed upon best practices often viewed as an…

Alexander Wolfson, a highly experienced barrister of more than 25 years standing, has issued an opt-out class action claim against software giant Microsoft. He is issuing the claim on behalf…

For litigation funders in their early years of growth post-founding, the ability to continue to raise capital and expand to new markets are often key signs of strengths in these…

A statement released by Litigation Capital Management (LCM) offers a response to recent media speculation that the funder is facing a potential investigation by the office of the Dubai Public…

As LFJ reported in February, one legal funder in Germany is seeking to elevate its engagement in the country with a new fund that demonstrates significant ambition for the growth…

Although the presence and visibility of legal funding in India is limited, a recent judgment re-affirming the legality of litigation funding will no doubt be seen as a positive sign…

In January of this year, LFJ covered the launch of Legatus Holdings Limited, with the legal funding venture designed as a one-stop shop offering funding, legal services, insurance and claims…

A patent infringement case being brought against one of the world’s largest streaming companies would on its face be considered a significant matter. However, this case may have added implications…

Among the criticisms leveled at the legal funding industry, one critique that has gained significant traction lately in the United States is the idea that the funding of patent infringement…

As LFJ covered yesterday, the availability of legal funding is having a significant impact on the world of arbitration, with funders offering a variety of services from financing the initial…

As LFJ covered in March of this year, JurisTrade launched the first phase of its Litigation Asset Marketplace offering over $70 million in litigation funding opportunities, with the aim of…

While some funders are looking towards the secondaries market as a way to expand their investment opportunities, one funder is moving in the opposite direction following the closing of its…

With the growing prominence of third-party funding in arbitration proceedings, industry bodies are keen to establish best practices for those involved in funded matters, and to increase the broader levels…

As LFJ reported last month, the finalisation of a deal between Ares Management and Omni Bridgeway to establish a new fund has been hailed by both parties as a landmark…

As LFJ reported in March, an investor-state dispute over the Khemisset Potash Project in Morocco had continued to progress as the mining company bringing the claim began to draw down…