The notion of worldwide asset freezing is coming into play as a court approves Harbour Underwriting’s cross-undertaking insurance policy, one of only a handful in the history of global litigation. Given the unusual nature of the policy, many legal scholars expect worldwide cross-undertaking insurance policies to grow in demand as the litigation finance industry becomes aware of its utility.
Member Spotlight: Felipe Hotta
Felipe Hotta, Partner at Pogust Goodhead, is a 29-year-old Brazilian lawyer who graduated from the University of São Paulo (USP). Hotta graduated a master's degree in environmental law from Queen Mary University of London and trained at the Negotiation Program at Harvard Law School.
Specialized in indigenous law, environmental law, and human rights, Hotta dedicates his career to advocating on behalf of vulnerable communities and of those without full access to justice in Brazil, particularly in cases against large international corporations.
Pogust Goodhead is a global law firm headquartered in London, England, dedicated to fighting for justice on behalf of those affected by potentially irresponsible actions from large corporations. Pogust Goodhead´s mission is to level the playing field between individuals, businesses and large corporations.
In 2023, Pogust Goodhead and Gramercy signed a £450 million investment partnership, the largest litigation funding deal in legal history.
Company Website: https://pogustgoodhead.com/
Year Founded: 2018
Headquarters: Rio de Janeiro, London, Philadelphia, Amsterdam, Miami, Edinburgh, San Diego, New Jersey and Sydney.
Area of Focus: Environmental law, human rights, climate litigation, consumer law, indigenous law, collective disputes
Member Quote: "In a context where access to justice is often a privilege of the powerful, litigation funding emerges as hope for those who have been victims of human rights or environmental rights violations in Brazil, particularly in the fight against large corporations."