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In a post on LinkedIn, the Australian litigation funder Clover Risk Funding announced the appointment of Lisa Brentnall as Chief Investment Officer.  Brentnall joins Clover Risk Funding from CASL, where…

Whilst current levels of global economic instability are unlikely to be celebrated by many, for litigation funders focused on the insolvency market, such economic headwinds present opportunities for strong financial…

Following the signing of a bill by Georgia’s Governor earlier this month on regulating litigation funding, industry observers are eyeing which state will be the next to expand its oversight…

As LFJ covered earlier this month, concerns have been raised that law firms in the housing disrepair claims sector are operating with unsustainable business models propped up by litigation funders….

An insolvent law firm’s administration proceedings in the Insolvency and Companies Court has concluded with the firm’s litigation funder acquiring its assets, whilst preserving funded cases by transferring them to…

Recent years have been described as a time of substantial growth and expansion in the global litigation funding market, yet new reporting suggests that one of the industry’s most well-known…

Whilst funders are often eager to support class actions on behalf of customers who have been harmed by cybersecurity attacks on other companies, a new complaint filed in Florida seeks…

Antitrust and competition claims brought against large multinational corporations often represent lucrative opportunities for litigation funders, and the announcement of a new series of fines being imposed on two of…

As LFJ covered at the end of last month, the first quarter of 2025 had already demonstrated the momentum behind legislative initiatives at the state level aimed at regulating the…

Dubai has enacted Law No. (2) of 2025 which cements the role of the DIFC Courts as a forum for cross-border litigation and arbitration. According to the Government of Dubai’s Official…

The combined strength of experienced law firms and well-resourced litigation funders can be a powerful tool for disadvantaged communities seeking justice and compensation from state authorities. However, a recent settlement…

On Thursday, April 17th, LFJ hosted a virtual town hall featuring key stakeholders in the legal funding for patents and trade secrets markets. The panel featured Anup Misra (AM), Managing…

As LFJ reported last week, Google is the target of a €900 million claim brought against the technology giant in the Netherlands over its alleged anti-competitive behaviour. However, that is…

Ever since the Supreme Court’s ruling in PACCAR, it has become a common sight in group proceedings to see defendants bringing appeals over the funding arrangements in these cases. However,…

Rachel McCarthy has announced that she is taking on a new role as Executive Director of The Milestone Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps people suffering due to a…

As LFJ covered in February of this year, a landmark deal between Omni Bridgeway and Ares Management Corporation for the establishment of a new fund was progressing smoothly following the…

Lawdragon has released its 100 Global Leaders in Litigation Finance list for 2025, with the sixth edition of its annual guide ‘honoring the entrepreneurs who enable litigators and law firms…

Whilst many state legislatures across the U.S. are moving forward with bills imposing blanket restrictions and oversight measures on litigation funding, one state has demonstrated that there is the possibility…

In an announcement posted on LinkedIn, Gallagher announced the appointment of Harshiv Thakerar as Head of Disputes Risk based in the firm’s Middle East office.  Thakerar’s new position will see…

As LFJ covered at the beginning of March, litigation funder Henderson & Jones had secured a significant victory in an assigned claim that saw the High Court award the funder…

As LFJ reported in January of this year, the Netherlands is continuing to stand out amongst European jurisdictions for high-value claims that are being brought against multinational corporations with the…

There are household names in the litigation funding world that are well-known throughout the industry and beyond. However, some financial institutions seek to benefit from the lucrative returns available from…

As LFJ reported at the end of February, Arizona’s legislature appears set on moving forward with some form of enhanced regulation for litigation funding in the state. However, a recent…

International arbitration cases can be a lucrative sector for litigation funders, but just as LCM highlighted the success of two such cases in their latest interim results, the possibility of…

As funders and law firms await the outcome of the Civil Justice Council’s (CJC) review of litigation funding later this summer, industry experts are opining not only on the potential…

In an announcement posted on the ASX, Omni Bridgeway announced that it had completed the final payment for the acquisition of the Omni Bridgeway Europe (OBE) business that took place…

With the global economy and financial markets in a current state of uncertainty, the stability of litigation funding as an uncorrelated asset class for investors is attracting wider attention than…

The benefits of litigation funding in providing the necessary financial resources to individuals to seek justice are clear, however, there are still those in the legal industry who are concerned…

A complex Australian class action that emerged through the consolidation of two separate group proceedings has reached a successful conclusion, with the court approving a large settlement and thereby marking…

The dispute between Walter Merricks and Innsworth Capital in the Mastercard claim has been one of the most visible examples of a rift between a class representative and litigation funder. …