Author Archives: Harry Moran
An Alternative Perspective on the Dispute Between Burford and Sysco
The dispute between Burford Capital and Sysco Corporation has continued to dominate headlines over recent weeks, with commentators speculating on how this situation will resolve and the potential implications for the wider litigation funding industry. However, a new piece of analysis breaks down what lies at the core of this dispute, reframing the story as…
Examining the ‘Uncorrelated’ Nature of Litigation Funding as an Asset Class
It is often said that one of the most attractive qualities of litigation funding is that it stands as an uncorrelated asset class, largely insulated from market forces and the macroeconomic situation. However, given the extremely turbulent global economic conditions, one industry leader has provided a blog post analysing whether this commonly accepted statement can…
Legal-Bay Lawsuit Funding Reopens Underwriting Department for Victims of Sexual Abuse
Legal-Bay, The Pre Settlement Funding Company, announced today that they are reopening funding for victims of sexual abuse in light of recent settlements in the McLaren sports facility and multiple Los Angeles detention center lawsuits.
Dispute Between Burford and Sysco Escalates, as U.S. Chamber Files Amicus Brief
Disputes between funders and their clients are uncommon occurrences, and those that spill over into public headlines are an even rarer sight. However, the ongoing dispute between Burford Capital and Sysco Corporation appears to be accelerating in magnitude, with third parties now weighing in and taking sides in this high-profile conflict….
Regional UK Funder Looks to Fund Larger Claims
The UK funding market has seen continuous growth in both the demand and supply of funding, with newer market entrants seeking to serve markets outside of London. Thaxted Capital launched last July, aiming to serve the litigation funding needs across the North and Midlands, and has now expanded its services to offer financing for larger…
California State Senator Introduces Bill to Regulate Lawsuit Lending
2023 is shaping up to be a year in which legislation focusing on the regulation of litigation finance will become a regular feature, ranging from the potential implementation of the Voss Report’s recommendations in the EU, to state-level legislation in the United States. A new development in California has seen a State Senator introduce a…
Augusta’s Head of Competition Discusses State of Play for Collective Actions
As we saw earlier this month at Brown Rudnick’s European Litigation Funding conference, competition litigation and collective actions are top of mind for funders in the UK and Europe. The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has become a prominent venue for claims in the UK, and with the upcoming implementation of the European Representative Actions Directive…
Bespoke Capital Consulting Announces First Investment
Bespoke Capital Consulting has announced the deployment of its first investment. Bespoke provides equity investments to contingent fee law firms looking to grow their business, partnering investment funds with ongoing consultative guidance from its highly qualified and experienced management team.
Key Takeaways from LFJs Special Digital Event: Mass Torts and Litigation Funding
On Thursday March 23rd, Litigation Finance Journal hosted a special digital event: Mass Torts and Litigation Funding. Panelists included Michael Rozen (MR), Founder and Managing Partner at TRGP Investment Partners, James Romeo (JR), Managing Partner at Greenpoint Capital, Brian Roth (BR), Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Rocade Capital, and Michael Guzman (MG), Partner at Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel and Frederick. The discussion was moderated by Ed Truant (ET), Founder of Slingshot Capital.
Rise in Energy Sector Disputes Creates Opportunities for Third-Party Funding
The growth and transformation of the energy sector is big business, with significant investment coming from both state governments and the private sector to fund construction and development projects. However, the market volatility caused by the war in Ukraine means that we are likely to see an energy sector that is ripe for an increase…
