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Community Spotlight: Vicky Antzoulatos, Joint Head of Class Actions, Shine Lawyers

March 25, 2025

Community Spotlight: Vicky Antzoulatos, Joint Head of Class Actions, Shine Lawyers

Based in Sydney, Australia, Vicky Antzoulatos is the Joint Head of Class Actions at Shine Lawyers. Vicky has spent her career championing the rights of those adversely affected by corporate malfeasance across Australia. She has navigated the complexities of the niche area of class action dispute resolution for over 25 years, taking on some of the world’s most formidable corporate entities, including international and Australian banking institutions, shipping conglomerates, and prominent fast-food chains.

Vicky has been involved in the conduct of class actions in Australia since 1999 and her deep knowledge in this area spans a broad range of class actions including employment, consumer, human rights, shareholder and financial services. Through her expertise and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of truth and accountability, Vicky continues to redefine the boundaries of legal excellence in class actions, making an impact on the lives of countless individuals across Australia.

Company Name and Description: Shine Lawyers is an Australian law firm specialising in personal injury compensation and class actions. As one of Australia’s leading class actions firms, Shine Lawyers passionately fights to obtain justice for those who have been wronged and suffered loss at the hands of institutions or corporations.  

Company Website: https://www.shine.com.au/ 

Year Founded: 1976

Headquarters: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Area of Focus: Class Actions

Member Quote: Third party litigation funding has allowed class actions to be brought that would never have seen the light of day. It is a critical aspect of modern-day litigation assisting to recalibrate the power imbalance between individuals seeking redress from large corporations or government.

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Burford Capital Taps Big Law and Litigation Funding Veterans to Fortify Investment Team

By John Freund |

Burford Capital is bolstering its U.S. investment team with four new hires drawn from both elite law firms and the litigation finance industry, signaling continued expansion despite recent earnings headwinds.

As reported by The American Lawyer, the litigation funding giant has added two vice presidents and two directors to its New York office. The new hires bring experience from Quinn Emanuel, Mayer Brown, Davis Polk, and Omni Bridgeway, reflecting Burford's strategy of recruiting professionals with both courtroom credentials and legal finance expertise.

The additions come at a time of aggressive growth for Burford. The firm recently reported a 39 percent surge in new business commitments for 2025 and has been expanding its global footprint, including opening its first office in South Korea earlier this month. The company's executive officers also invested more than $4.3 million in company shares in early March, underscoring internal confidence in Burford's trajectory.

By drawing talent from both Big Law and a direct competitor in Omni Bridgeway, the hires suggest that the competition for experienced litigation finance professionals is intensifying as the industry matures. For law firms, the moves are another reminder that litigation funding companies continue to attract seasoned litigators away from traditional practice.

The appointments further strengthen what is already the largest investment team in the litigation finance sector, positioning Burford to capitalize on growing demand for legal finance solutions across commercial disputes, intellectual property, and cross-border litigation.

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Litigation Capital Management-Funded Katy Perry Trademark Claim Upheld by Australia’s High Court

By John Freund |

Australia's High Court has ruled in favor of a Sydney-based fashion designer in a trademark dispute against pop star Katy Perry, in a case funded by Litigation Capital Management.

As reported by Sharecast, the High Court's majority decision reinstated designer Katie Perry's trademark infringement claim after a complex legal journey. The Federal Court had initially found that the singer infringed the designer's trademark, but the Full Federal Court later overturned that ruling and ordered the cancellation of the designer's mark. The High Court has now allowed the appeal, sending the case back to the Full Court to resolve outstanding issues including earlier costs and damages quantification.

Litigation Capital Management committed AUD 3.3 million in shareholder capital to the case beginning in 2019, funding the dispute directly from its balance sheet rather than through external financing. CEO Patrick Moloney said the outcome exemplified "disputes finance enabling a claimant to bring a claim which they would otherwise not have the resources to fund."

The ruling represents a significant win for LCM and a high-profile validation of the litigation funding model in the Australian market. LCM shares rose nearly 9 percent on the news, reflecting investor confidence in the favorable outcome.

The case now returns to the Full Court, where the quantification of damages could determine the ultimate financial return on LCM's seven-year investment in the dispute.

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Flashlight Capital Backing Social Media Victims Law Center in Landmark Addiction Trial

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One of the most closely watched trials in recent memory now has a confirmed litigation funder behind it, adding a new dimension to a case some observers are calling a potential "Big Tobacco moment" for the technology industry.

As reported by Bloomberg Law, the Social Media Victims Law Center, a lead firm in litigation alleging that social media platforms have caused widespread addiction among young users, has secured backing from Flashlight Capital. Public records indicate the funding arrangement dates back to June 2024.

The case carries enormous financial stakes. Billions of dollars in potential liability are on the table for major technology companies, with testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding the company's youth-oriented strategies forming a centerpiece of the proceedings. The involvement of a litigation funder underscores the scale and complexity of the claims, which span multiple jurisdictions and plaintiffs.

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