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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…

When it comes to patent infringement, the balance of power has been so heavily in the favour of companies doing the infringing, that many do not fear any sort of…

Investors continue to see litigation financing as a lucrative investment, not only seeking returns from individually funding cases, but also through investments in leading funders. Experity Ventures is the latest…

Trademark litigation has traditionally been an area that has disproportionately favored defendants who are large corporations or industry giants, due to the sheer weight of financial and legal resources they…

When selecting the right funder to pitch their case, litigants and counsel are looking for the capital to fund proceedings, as well as the right partner who can provide valuable…

In an economic climate that has continued to demonstrate instability and uncertainty for private investments, the avenue of investment in litigation funding represents a viable alternative to traditional asset classes….

In a landmark New Zealand case, 150,000 customers of ANZ and ASB banks will likely be represented in a class action against the two institutions, after the High Court approved…

A recent case involving Cost Proceeding Orders (CPOs) being granted against train operators by the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has raised questions about the level of oversight needed for third-party…

With the global innovation pace of digital assets, innovative vehicles are being engaged that serve many of the same purposes of traditional litigation finance products. For example, BitGet has coordinated…

Throughout 2022, we have witnessed a growing discussion and corresponding action that suggests the global litigation funding market is set to see increased growth. In another sign of this expanding…

Although the litigation funding market already represents an attractive prospect for investors looking for more reliable returns in an economic downturn, the secondary investment market for litigation asset-backed securities is…

Former New York attorney, Jaeson Birnbaum, was sentenced last week to three years in prison for defrauding over $3 million from investors through his funding company Cash4Cases. Read More…

Litigation funding in the UK has been largely dominated by national or even global firms based out of London, who have traditionally focused on the lucrative market within the capital…

As LFJ has been reporting, the European litigation funding market is continuing to grow and is predicted to see rapid expansion in the forthcoming years. This is reflected in the…

While the US and UK are most often in the news for their high profile litigation funding cases, the European continent is seeing an equally impressive rise in the number…

UK law firm Clarion is riding high in 2022, after being placed in the top tier of legal cost services by Chambers & Partners for a third year in a…

When evaluating the potential of entering into a funding agreement with a prospective client, funders must weigh a number of factors, when evaluating the merit of a case and what…

A litigation funding giant has found itself in opposition to the Malaysian government, by funding a lawsuit by the heirs to the Sultanate of Sulu, in a claim valued at…

The impact and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still unfolding across the globe, and its disruption of key industries may result in a follow-on surge in class action…

With instability at the highest levels of government in Westminster, and an economic downturn preoccupying the minds of everyone from Canary Wharf to the small business owner on the high…

Since 1996, Who’s Who Legal has been examining the International legal scene to decipher trends in litigation finance innovation development. In a new research report, WWL Thought Leaders: Third Party…

The vulnerabilities of being on the defense side of litigation are immense. According to a new Omni Bridgeway research report, there are opportunities for claimants to leverage world class defense…

Czech-based funder LitFin has announced a bundled action against Google and Apple concerning their application store download purchase agreements. LitFin alleges that Google and Apple have abused their market dominance…