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Legal Funding Journal hosts a variety of Events & Conferences, carefully curated to explore trending topics and to convene the global litigation community for insightful dialogue and debate.

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Virtual Town Hall – Investor Perspectives

Litigation finance has emerged as a compelling alternative asset investment, attracting institutional investors, hedge funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. However, as the market evolves, so do the challenges and opportunities for capital allocators.  Join us for an exclusive Legal Funding Journal Virtual Town Hall, where leading investors in litigation finance will share their insights on risk management, portfolio construction, liquidity considerations, and evolving market trends. Topics include: 
  • Portfolio diversification: How do investors think about diversification within the litigation funding asset class? What attributes are most important, and what is often overlooked? 
  • Risk management: What are some of the ways investors mitigate risk in this quasi-binary asset class? 
  • Market trends: What concerns do investors have regarding the future growth potential of the industry, and which jurisdictions are most compelling from an investment perspective? 
  • Plus much more!
 
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Spotlight on AI and Technology

If you're in legal finance, litigation funding, or legal tech, this discussion provides insider insights into how AI is reshaping the industry. Learn from real-world examples, emerging trends, and the strategic role of AI in legal decision-making. Key Discussion Points Include:
  • AI-Powered Underwriting & Case Selection: AI helps funders assess legal risk, improve case selection, and predict litigation outcomes with greater accuracy.
  • Enhancing Efficiency in Litigation Finance: From scanning thousands of lawsuits to streamlining due diligence, AI is saving time and improving case success rates.
  • Predicting Settlements & Case Duration: AI models are increasingly used to analyze historical data and forecast lawsuit duration, a critical factor for funders.
  • AI vs. Human Expertise: AI is a tool to complement—rather than replace—legal expertise, ensuring better investment decisions and case strategies.
  • The Future of AI in Litigation: Will we see fully AI-driven litigation funding? 
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Spotlight on the Middle East

The Middle East is one of the fastest growing emerging markets in the global legal funding sector. Our panel of experts explore the nuances, challenges and opportunities of legal funding in the Middle East Discussion includes:
  • Sourcing and due diligence cases: The unique factors that differentiate origination and underwriting in the Middle East vs. other jurisdictions
  • Asset tracing and recovery: When is a win really a win?
  • Regulatory hurdles: What to be aware of, and what not to worry about
  • Case durations: How do they stack up compared to other jurisdictions, and how does this impact IRR, MOIC and deal structures.
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Legal Funding Journal Virtual Town Hall – 2024 Recap / 2025 Outlook

In this insightful Virtual Town Hall recording—one of our most popular annual sessions—industry experts analyze the major milestones impacting the litigation finance industry and discuss key trends to watch. Topics covered include:
  • The shifting regulatory landscape in the U.S. and U.K.
  • The emergence of new funding models and platforms.
  • The role of technology and AI in driving operational efficiency.
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Legal Funding Journal Virtual Town Hall | Spotlight on: Australia

Gain specialized insights into the nuances of litigation funding in Australia. This expert panel discussion explores the evolving regulatory landscape, the dynamics of the class action market, and key trends impacting funders operating in this unique jurisdiction. This webinar recording examines:
  • The changing regulatory environment, including the rise of contingency fee arrangements.
  • The evolution of securities, consumer, and commercial class actions in Australia.
  • The growing trend of trial losses in class actions and their implications for funders.
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Legal Funding Journal Virtual Town Hall – Spotlight on Insurance

Explore the dynamic intersection of litigation funding and insurance in this insightful webinar recording. Industry experts analyze the current state of the legal insurance market, discuss how funders can incorporate insurance products into their strategies, and examine the challenges and opportunities facing both sectors. This webinar recording addresses critical questions, such as:
  • What is the overall state of the legal insurance market? What are the current trends and forecasts regarding the intersection of these two industries?
  • How can funders incorporate insurance products into their underwriting and claims selection processes?
  • What are the current challenges facing insurers in the legal funding market?  How are they seeking to overcome those challenges?
  • How have recent losses in the JPI market impacted insurers’ willingness to underwrite these policy types?
  • Given that litigation funders and insurers are at odds over regulatory issues, how can we engender greater cooperation between these two sectors?
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Legal Funding Journal Virtual Town Hall: PACCAR Revisited

Explore the lasting impact of the 2023 PACCAR decision on the UK litigation funding landscape. This expert panel discussion revisits the landmark ruling, analyzes its implications over the past year, and examines how funders are adapting their strategies and navigating the evolving regulatory environment. Gain valuable insights into the post-PACCAR landscape of litigation funding in the UK. This webinar recording addresses critical questions, such as:
  • How has the PACCAR decision impacted funders, law firms, and the broader legal services industry?
  • Have the initial predictions about the ruling's consequences been accurate?
  • How are funders adapting their underwriting standards, pricing models, and PR strategies?
  • What does the future hold for the regulation of litigation funding in the UK and beyond?
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Litigation Finance: Investor Perspectives

Gain valuable insights into how investors are evaluating litigation funding opportunities.  This expert panel discussion explores the key metrics, trends, and considerations driving investment decisions in the evolving litigation finance landscape. This session covers topics such as:
  • What financial metrics are they most interested in?
  • How critical are issues like duration risk and regulatory pressure in their decision-making?
  • What can fund managers do to best position themselves to secure an investment?
  • And much more!
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Litigation Finance: What to Expect in 2024

Gain valuable insights into the forces shaping the future of litigation finance.  This webinar recording, captured in early 2024, features expert analysis of key trends, including regulatory changes, economic influences, and the rise of new case categories and technologies. Key topics explored in this webinar:
  • How will the regulatory trends of 2023 play out (PACCAR in UK, disclosure in US, etc.)?
  • How might the prospect of a recession or soft landing impact the litigation finance industry in 2024?
  • Does the rise of duration risk make LPs wary of litigation funding investments?
  • What case categories will drive industry growth? Mass torts, IP, class actions, etc.?
  • How is the evolution of legal technology influencing funder origination & underwriting strategies?
  • What new trends does the panel foresee arising in 2024? 
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Legal Tech & Litfin: How will tech impact Litigation Finance globally?

Watch this expert panel discussion to understand the growing role of technology in the litigation finance sector. Gain valuable insights into how AI, machine learning, and other advancements are reshaping key aspects of the industry, from origination to risk management. Originally presented in December 2023, this discussion remains highly relevant as technology continues to reshape the litigation finance landscape. Key takeaways include:
  • How is technology driving growth and efficiency in litigation finance? Explore the key advancements and their impact on the industry.
  • Discover how firms are using technology to enhance case origination, underwriting, CRM, and risk management strategies.
  • Examine how firms are measuring the value of technology investments and what their expectations are for ROI.
  • Understand the challenges firms face in implementing new technologies and integrating them with existing systems.
  • Explore emerging trends and predictions for the future of technology in litigation finance.
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How Should Litigation Funders Respond to the UK Supreme Court Ruling?

Recorded in August 2023, shortly after the UK Supreme Court's pivotal decision on litigation finance agreements, this webinar provides expert analysis of the ruling and its consequences. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled that certain litigation finance agreements are subject to the Damages-Based Agreements Regulations 2013, potentially impacting their enforceability. Our expert panel discusses the key questions facing the industry:
  • Where do we stand today in the aftermath of the ruling, and what lies ahead?
  • What is the potential impact on funders, investors, claimants, and law firms?
  • What should stakeholders be focused on in the short and long term?
Gain valuable insights into the ruling's implications, including:
  • Short-term and long-term impacts on the UK litigation finance market.
  • Stakeholder implications and strategic considerations.
  • Parallels with Brexit and potential global effects.
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Litigation Funding and Legal Insurance

One of the most exciting developments in the world of Litigation Finance is the widespread adoption of insurance products. In this digital event, experts in Legal Insurance discuss how the two industries intersect, the benefits that insurance products provide funders and law firms, and what future synergies are on the horizon. Our expert panel will cover what is happening at the intersection of litigation finance and legal insurance.
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Mass Torts and Litigation Funding

Explore the dynamic intersection of mass torts and litigation funding in this insightful panel discussion. Experts from across the industry – including a litigation funder, law firm representative, intermediary, and investor – offer their perspectives on key topics like claims origination, financing strategies, and the impact of ABS regulation.
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Key Trends and Drivers for Litigation Funding in 2023

Watch this insightful webinar recording from early 2023, where key Litigation Finance stakeholders delve into critical factors shaping the industry's future. Discover their perspectives on navigating a potential recession, capitalizing on promising legal sectors, and responding to the heightened public awareness generated by events like the 60 Minutes segment. Video Passcode: 2Ld&znB!
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