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Using Litigation Finance to Generate Value as a CFO

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Date: Jan 31 2023
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Litigation funders often discuss the benefits of third-party funding for corporates in terms of shifting legal costs off their balance books, allowing companies to pursue beneficial litigation without incurring significant financial risks. Looking ahead to a year that will likely see corporate CFOs under financial pressure from market instability and potential recession, one funder has…
GAO Releases Study of Litigation Finance Market

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Date: Jan 31 2023
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Litigation funding has reached a level of maturity where it is now viewed as a common feature of many jurisdictions’ legal systems, rather than a rare occurrence, leading to wider conversations about how its use should be regulated by national governments. Whilst criticism of the practice exists from politicians and third-party pressure groups in the U.S., it is important to note the role of government agencies in shaping the future of regulation, including the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Court Ruling Reinforces Principle of Confidentiality Between Plaintiffs and Funders

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Date: Jan 31 2023
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Disclosure remains one of the hottest topics in the world of litigation funding, as courts, legislators and pressure groups are all weighing in on the level of transparency that should be required for funding arrangements. However, a recent ruling from the Eastern District of Texas has reinforced the principle that funders and their clients should…
Validity Finance CEO Offers Industry Outlook for 2023
AxiaFunder Receives Direct Authorization from FCA

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Date: Jan 31 2023
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AxiaFunder, the innovative litigation funding platform, has achieved a new milestone in the company’s trajectory, as it has been granted direct authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK. This latest step follows a strong 2022 for the funder, having launched a new portfolio product in July of last year….
Top London Lawyer Forecasts a Busy Year for International Disputes

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Date: Jan 31 2023
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The arena of international disputes saw a hive of activity in 2022, as jurisdictions around the world began to return to a faster pace in the wake of the pandemic and disruptive sub-sectors of the economy, bringing new areas of opportunity for litigation. Looking forward to the next 12 months, the founder of one of…
UK Lawyers Anticipate Lawsuits Over Pension Fund Crisis

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Date: Jan 31 2023
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As LFJ reported last week, the UK financial services sector is bracing itself for a surge in litigation this year, as leading British banks look to be on the receiving end of a wave of class actions. However, this may not be the only driver of litigation activity for financial services entities in 2023, as…
An Argument for Greater Transparency in Third-Party Litigation Funding

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Date: Jan 31 2023
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Disclosure in litigation funding continues to be one of the leading topics of discussion for the industry, particularly driven by recent U.S. patent dispute cases that have led to fiercely contested disclosure orders by federal courts. Whilst funders are largely resistant towards blanket disclosure orders, especially when it comes to the details of litigation funding…
Hedonova Reports Strong Growth in 2022, Bolstered by Litigation Finance Investments

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Date: Jan 31 2023
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With the litigation funding industry experiencing exceptional growth despite the uncertain economic climate and instability across the globe, the practice is not only attracting specialist funders, but also interest from broader investment firms. As an investment opportunity largely insulated from macro-economic events, funds are increasingly seeking to diversify into the asset class. …
Funders See Opportunity in Class Action Suits Targeting UK Banks

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Date: Jan 31 2023
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As LFJ reported earlier this week, the UK has experienced a surge in class action lawsuits over the last year, and there are no signs that this trend is slowing as we begin 2023. Whilst Big Tech companies were identified as one of the main targets in our previous article, new research suggests that the…