Author Archives: Harry Moran
Woodsford Sues Hosie Rice Over Unpaid $1.8 Million Award
Whilst disputes between law firms and funders who have worked together on a case are rare, we have often seen that when these fault lines do appear, the path to an amicable resolution can be quite arduous. This has once again been demonstrated through the latest development in the long-running dispute between litigation funder Woodsford…
Woodsford-Funded Piper Alderman Class Action Against IC Markets Reportedly Filed
Australia continues to be one of the top jurisdictions for class actions, with both law firms and funders eager to pursue claims which can open access to justice and secure compensation for consumers and groups who have been poorly treated by companies and institutions….
An LFJ Conversation with Geoffrey White, General Counsel and Chief IP Counsel, SilcoTek
Geoffrey White is General Counsel, Chief IP Counsel, and on the Board of Directors at SilcoTek, a high-tech materials science manufacturing company in the United States. At SilcoTek, Geoffrey balances his role as an attorney, an IP strategist, and a manufacturing executive. He also separately launched Innovative Product (IP) Manufacturing to help commercialize and monetize more innovative ideas (see www.IP-mfg.com).
Swiss Startup Funder Has Ties to Kazakh Man Accused of Money Laundering
Whilst the litigation funding industry has seen significant maturation over recent years, the potential for bad actors to be involved in the industry through new startup companies cannot wholly be eliminated….
LSLA Survey Finds Overwhelming Support for ‘Further Regulation’ of Litigation Funding
As we approach the end of 2023, it is a useful time to reflect on the state of the litigation funding market in the UK and to see how prominent industry groups are thinking about the future of the industry. A preview of an upcoming survey suggests that whilst litigation funding is thriving in terms…
Judge Connolly to Refer Lawyers Involved with IP Edge for Ethics Inquiries
When it comes to contentious relationships between the courts and funders, the ongoing situation in the US District Court for the District of Delaware is perhaps the most notorious. Judge Colm F. Connolly’s efforts to enforce greater disclosure and transparency by funders involved in patent litigation appears to have now entered a new stage, as…
Member Spotlight: Maros Kravec
Maros founded LitFin in 2018 after spending several years as a business director of a successful property development company in Manchester, the United Kingdom. As LitFin’s managing partner, Maros handles its day-to-day activities, business strategy and investments. Lately, his primary focus revolves around LitFin SICAV, a recently established fully-regulated fund, perhaps the first of its kind within the EU area focused on the litigation finance industry.
Legal-Bay Legal Funding Announces Dedication to Legal Malpractice Case Funding
Legal-Bay LLC, The Lawsuit Pre-Settlement Funding Company, announced today that they have expanded their branch dedicated to various types of Legal Malpractice Cases. As an industry leader in legal funding and lawsuit funding with various types of lawsuits, Legal-Bay is one of the go-to funders in the legal malpractice arena. This is due to the lawsuit settlement funding company’s expertise and success in helping both law firms and clients obtain the resources they need to fight and win their cases.
BusinessToday Names Top 10 Most Influential UK Litigation Funding Lawyers
A recent feature from BusinessToday examines the UK litigation funding market, putting the spotlight on those individuals whose expertise facilitate these funding deals and work to reach successful resolutions for their clients. The article lists 10 of the leading professionals in the UK industry, with the list considering these lawyers’ ‘backgrounds, achievements, and distinctive qualities.’…
US Judge Grants Argentina a Delay in Enforcement for $16.1 Billion Award in YPF Case
The multi-billion dollar award in the YPF case has been one of the biggest stories involving litigation funding in 2023, with Burford Capital looking to recoup impressive returns from its investment, while the Argentine government continues in its efforts to delay or avoid paying the massive sum. …
