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As LFJ covered last week, we are continuing to see a push for new regulations governing third-party legal funding in the U.S., with more and more states moving forward with…

The involvement of litigation funders in intellectual property and patent disputes has never been without controversy, with the President’s choice of nominee to lead the country’s patent office only serving…

Whilst litigation funders can provide the financial resources for individuals and companies to gain access to justice, the benefits that this service provides do not shield the industry from criticism;…

For any litigation funder, success is measured in favourable outcomes for the cases they support, as well as in their ability to deliver on the returns for investors who provide…

For those litigation funders who achieve great success with their investments in meritorious claims, the financial returns can create the foundation for a long-term strategic growth. However, with the inherent…

Although commercial disputes and class action claims tend to dominate the headlines around legal funding, the world of international arbitration remains a market that currently presents an equal balance of…

As the legal funding market continues to expand its influence across the globe, with the practice seeing growth across a diverse array of markets, understanding the nuances at play in…

In a series of posts on LinkedIn, The Association of Litigation Funders of Australia (AALF) announced that it has welcomed HKA Global and Vie as its newest Associate Members. With…

Following the closure of the deadline for the consultation period in the Civil Justice Council’s (CJC) review of litigation funding, we are beginning to gain a clearer picture of where…

A decision handed down in the High Court earlier this week has demonstrated the potential value for funders in securing the assignment of a claim, providing the funder with more…

General awareness and understanding of litigation funding has been on the rise in recent years, however, the prospect of approaching and utilising these services can be a daunting task for…

As LFJ reported in December 2024, an Australian class action funded by Litigation Capital Management (LCM) had received an unfavourable ruling in the Federal Court of Australia, with the judge…

The sanctioning of Russian business owners since 2022 has led to a plethora of litigation, as one ongoing case in Florida sees two Russian nationals in a dispute over the…

The funding of arbitration claims brought against nation states represent challenging opportunities for legal funders, with the potential of a large return balanced against the complicated nature and prolonged timelines…

With next Monday set as the deadline for the Civil Justice Council’s (CJC) Interim Report and Consultation on litigation funding, we are beginning to hear more vocal arguments about the…

The fight over the future of regulation for third-party litigation funding continues to see a plethora of activity at the state level in the U.S., as last week a bill…

As LFJ reported earlier this week, the news that the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) had approved the £200 million settlement for the Mastercard class action provided a landmark ruling that…

Although Elon Musk’s name has become most prominent in stories about U.S. politics over recent months, in Australia, it Tesla that has attracted the attention of a new lawsuit alleging…

Whilst Australia remains a top jurisdiction for litigation funders looking to support impactful class actions, there is no amount of due diligence or analysis that can guarantee the end result…

As LFJ reported last week, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) was the venue for one of the most interesting settlement approval hearings in recent memory, as the class representative and…

Whilst the successes of collective proceedings supported by litigation funders are regularly highlighted by the legal funding industry, an ongoing dispute at the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) between a class…

As LFJ covered last month, the new year is not only a time for firms to look ahead to their plans for next 12 months, it is also a time…

Deminor announced that Bertrand Beauchesne has been appointed as Group Finance Director, bringing over 20 years of experience in financial management and strategic planning across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the…

In a series of posts, Litigation Lending announced the new appointments of Leo Argy and Maximilian Heffernan, who are both joining the funder as Investment Managers. Argy brings over 25…

As LFJ reported last week, the Court of Appeal has decided to hear arguments over the validity of litigation funding agreements that use a multiple of the sum invested. As…

Outside of the prime litigation funding markets of the US, UK and Australia, developments from burgeoning markets are often few and far between. However, a new ministerial statement from the…

For consumers who were unwittingly deceived by falsely advertised products, a well-funded class action remains one of the few options available for these individuals to seek justice and compensation. Reporting by…

Although the funded cases that tend to attract the most attention are those that are valued in the tens or hundreds of millions of pounds, there is clearly still an…

As LFJ reported last month, Heirloom Fair Legal began the year by announcing that it is acquiring Hayes Connor Solicitors and launching its own law firm, HFL Law. Since then,…

In a series of posts across LinkedIn yesterday, Burford Capital announced a range of promotions and appointments across its operations in the U.S. and UK, with promotions handed out in…