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Debut Of Litigation Finance Firm BlueWhite Legal Capital Marks Latest Jules Kroll Venture, Leveraging Decades Of Legal And Business Success

October 7, 2019

Debut Of Litigation Finance Firm BlueWhite Legal Capital Marks Latest Jules Kroll Venture, Leveraging Decades Of Legal And Business Success

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — BlueWhite Legal Capital (“BlueWhite” or “the Company”), a privately-held litigation finance firm led by Jules Kroll, Aaron Rubinstein, Earl Doppelt, and Jack Blackburn – all prominent business, legal and finance professionals – today announced its official company launch. BlueWhite, which will focus on financing commercial litigation, is distinguished in an increasingly important industry by its experienced team; agile, strategic, and highly-focused approach; skills in asset tracing and recovery; and committed capital. “My colleagues and I are excited to launch BlueWhite Legal Capital and help build a leading firm that can deliver real value to companies and law firms,” said Jules Kroll, Principal of BlueWhite and Chairman of K2 Intelligence and Kroll Bond Ratings. “We are veteran problem solvers who think like the lawyers and corporate executives we support, giving us powerful insight and a unique competitive profile.” Mr. Kroll noted that commercial litigators are under increasing pressure to find business solutions that allow them to pursue meritorious cases with the right economics, and are finding litigation finance a value added approach. “Litigation finance is a powerful tool that can give companies and law firms a competitive advantage while enhancing efficiency and profitability. BlueWhite’s team and I have worked to ensure that from day one, we are delivering these advantages with top-of-the-line capabilities, capital to deploy, and a culture of excellence and integrity,” Mr. Kroll concluded. Uniquely Qualified Team of Business, Law, and Finance Professionals 
BlueWhite is led by its four principals: Jules Kroll, Aaron Rubinstein, Earl Doppelt, and Jack Blackburn. Each brings unparalleled experience at the highest levels of business, law, and finance:
  • Jules Kroll pioneered the business intelligence industry. He is the founder of K2 Intelligence, Kroll Bond Ratings, cybersecurity firm BlueVoyant, and Kroll Inc. He is currently the Chairman of Kroll Bond Ratings and K2 Intelligence. K2 Intelligence, which is an intelligence, investigations, and asset recovery firm, is one of the strategic owners of BlueWhite.
  • Aaron Rubinstein, most recently a partner at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, chaired the Kaye Scholer litigation practice for more than a decade.
  • Earl Doppelt was formerly a senior executive and general counsel of several major multinational corporations, including The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, The Nielsen Corporation, and Walter Energy, Inc.
  • Jack Blackburn is a former Wall Street executive with experience in litigation finance, having spent his career with Freddie Mac, Citicorp, Merrill Lynch & Co., and Burford Capital.
The BlueWhite Approach 
The Company’s strategy will focus on commercial litigation, with specific targeted areas to include breach of contract, securities, M&A, antitrust, fraud, breach of duty, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and asset recovery. BlueWhite’s strategic relationship with corporate investigations firm K2 Intelligence is expected to provide a distinct advantage with respect to matters that involve tracing hidden assets and enforcing legal judgments. BlueWhite will target average initial litigation finance commitments between $5 and $15 million, while maintaining the flexibility to evaluate each matter on its own merits and, where appropriate, provide financing outside of this range. The collective experience and expertise of its principals and its relationship with K2 Intelligence will enable BlueWhite to be a highly effective strategic partner to lawyers, corporate executives, and other claimants. Committed Capital 
BlueWhite is backed by Magnetar Capital, a leading alternative asset manager with over $12.9 billion of assets under management1, and a wide range of alternative credit and fixed income, systematic investing, and energy and infrastructure investment strategies. The Company will operate with committed capital, allowing it to move quickly for the benefit of its funded parties. 1 Moelis & Company LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor and placement agent for BlueWhite Legal Capital. Arnold & Porter served as BlueWhite’s legal advisor. For further information about BlueWhite Legal Capital, please visit BlueWhiteLegalCapital.com. SOURCE BlueWhite Legal Capital

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Loopa Finance Wins at the Lexology European Awards 2026 in the Litigation / General Counsel Category

By John Freund |

Loopa Finance has been recognized as the winner in the Litigation – General Counsel Team category at the Lexology European Awards 2026, one of the leading recognitions in the international legal sector.

The award was received in London by Ignacio Delgado, General Counsel Europe at the firm, on behalf of Loopa Finance’s European team, composed of Ignacio Delgado (General Counsel Europe), Marina Gouveia (Investment Manager), Fernando Pérez Lozada (Senior Investment Manager), and Fernando Folgueiro (Managing Partner).

The Lexology European Awards recognize outstanding legal teams across the region through a methodology that combines independent research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and thousands of nominations supported by clients and industry peers, as well as the annual research conducted by the Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) and Client Choice.

The selection process is based on performance evaluations related to effective communication, commercial understanding, technical expertise, strategic management, and team strength, and is supported by a global community of more than 940,000 subscribers.

This recognition positions Loopa Finance’s European team among the leading practitioners in complex litigation and strategic legal management in Europe.

“This award reflects the strength of a team operating across two continents that understands litigation not only from a legal perspective, but also through financial analysis and risk management. It is the result of collective work and a rigorous, strategic approach to structuring complex disputes,” said Delgado during the ceremony.

More Than an Award: Validation of a Model

The award comes at a time of consolidation for the firm. Loopa Finance recently completed its rebranding process, evolving from Qanlex to Loopa Finance and reinforcing an identity aligned with its growth in continental Europe and its broader international positioning.

It also coincides with the closing of Fund III, raising €65 million to finance complex litigation and arbitration across Europe and Latin America, significantly expanding the firm’s investment capacity and supporting the continued growth of its platform in the region.

This milestone adds to the firm’s recent rankings, including its Band 1 classification by Chambers & Partners in Latin America and Europe, its recognition as “Highly Recommended” by Leaders League across multiple jurisdictions, and the inclusion of members of its team among the Thought Leaders in Third-Party Funding by the Lexology Index. Together, these results confirm the strength of Loopa Finance’s model and the consolidation of its team as a reference in the strategic financing of disputes at an international level.

About Loopa Finance

Loopa Finance is an investment fund specializing in the financing and monetization of litigation and arbitration across continental Europe and Latin America, supported by a technology-driven model and rigorous risk analysis. The firm provides capital to cover legal costs or monetize ongoing claims through non-recourse structures, where the recovery of the investment depends exclusively on the successful outcome of the case, assuming the financial risk of the dispute while fully aligning its interests with those of clients and law firms.

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Pravati Capital Partners with SEI to Bring Litigation Finance to Registered Investment Advisors

By John Freund |

One of the oldest litigation finance firms in the United States has announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding mainstream investor access to the asset class.

As reported by Business Wire via Yahoo Finance, Scottsdale-based Pravati Capital has partnered with financial services firm SEI to provide registered investment advisors with structured access to litigation finance as an alternative investment option. The collaboration will leverage SEI's distribution platform to make litigation funding opportunities available within advisor portfolios.

The partnership reflects growing institutional interest in litigation finance as an alternative asset class. Historically, litigation funding has been difficult for mainstream financial advisors to access on behalf of their clients, with the market largely dominated by specialized funds and institutional investors. The Pravati-SEI arrangement seeks to bridge that gap by creating a more accessible pathway for advisors seeking diversification through non-correlated investments.

The announcement underscores a broader industry shift as litigation finance continues to move from a niche strategy toward greater acceptance within traditional wealth management channels. As the global litigation funding market grows — projected to reach over $25 billion in 2026 — partnerships like this one may signal a new phase of institutional adoption.

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Nera Capital Secures £50M Asset Mandate

By John Freund |

Nera Capital has strengthened its litigation finance platform with the onboarding of a new South America-based funding partner committing £50 million across litigation finance and legal assets. The mandate not only expands Nera’s available capital base but also sees the firm formally appointed as asset manager for the new funds, reinforcing its growing role as both originator and portfolio steward within the UK litigation market.

In a press release, Nera Capital announced that the £50 million commitment will be deployed across a range of UK-based claims, with the firm responsible for underwriting, structuring, capital deployment, and ongoing portfolio management. The capital will be allocated in line with Nera’s established investment criteria and risk management framework, targeting carefully selected legal assets. The funding partner, described as having an “extensive track record” in high-yielding special situations investments uncorrelated to traditional asset classes, brings prior experience in litigation finance across South America.

Robin Grant, CFO at Nera Capital, emphasized that the partnership aligns with the firm’s disciplined approach to litigation finance and enhances its ability to deliver attractive, risk-adjusted returns to investors. Aisling Byrne, Director at Nera Capital, highlighted the funder’s blend of financial and legal expertise, noting that the asset manager appointment reflects international confidence in Nera’s ability to identify viable claims and manage them through to resolution.

Established in 2011 and headquartered in Dublin, with offices in Manchester and Holland, Nera Capital provides law firm lending across consumer and commercial claim portfolios and is a member of the European Litigation Funders Association.