Category Archives: Commercial
LF Dealmakers Panel: Exploring Use Cases of Insurance Across the Litigation Landscape
A panel consisting of Rebecca Berrebi, Founder & CEO of Avenue 33, Daniel Bond, Senior VP of DUAL North America, Jarvis Buckman, Managing Partner at Leste, and Steven Penaro, Partner at Alston & Bird, discussed the intersection of insurance and litigation funding. The panel was moderated by Stephen Kyriacou, Managing Director & Senior Lawyer at Aon.
LF Dealmakers Panel: Ask the Experts: An Insider’s Approach to Getting the Best Deal
Ted Farrell, Founder of Litigation Funding Advisors moderated a panel which included Fred Fabricant, Managing Partner of Fabricant LLP, Molly Pease, Managing Director of Curiam Capital, and Boris Ziser, Partner at Schulte Roth and Zabel.
Understanding the Intersection Between Litigation Funding and ATE Insurance
The combination of third-party litigation funding and After The Event (ATE) insurance can be a powerful tool for lawyers and clients, allowing them to pursue meritorious cases whilst lowering their overall litigation risk. However, in order for these partnerships to succeed, it is vitally important that each party understands the others’ priorities and concerns….
Law Professor and Funder Offer Response to House Hearing on Litigation Funding
Although calls for the regulation of third-party litigation funding are neither new nor uncommon, as LFJ reported earlier this month, a hearing in the US House of Representatives placed these familiar critiques within an explicitly political lens….
Burford Co-COO Discusses the Evolution and Future of Litigation Funding
The frequent calls for more stringent oversight and regulation of litigation funding across various jurisdictions can be viewed as a recognition of the fact that the industry is increasingly becoming a staple feature of the legal market. This view has been reflected in a recent discussion with one of Burford Capital’s most senior leaders, emphasizing…
Burford Capital Moves to Secure $16 Billion Award from Argentina
The case of Petersen Energia Inversora SAU. v. Argentine Republic has already become one of the biggest stories in litigation finance this year, with Burford Capital’s financing of the lawsuit against Argentina leading to a $16 billion judgement from the US District Court. However, as many speculated at the time of the award, one of…
Sarah Lieber and Justin Brass Announce the Launch of JBSL Legal Finance
A post on LinkedIn announced the launch of a new legal finance company, JBSL, founded by Sarah Lieber and Justin Brass. The co-founders bring a wealth of experience to JBSL, as both Lieber and Brass have previously served as co-heads of Stifel’s Litigation Finance group for the past four years. Prior to their time at…
Member Spotlight: Lee Vandevort
Mishcon de Reya Announces Opt-In Claim Against OneCoin Cryptocurrency Scheme
At the European Litigation Funding Conference in March of this year, it was notable that one of the first panels of the event focused on the potential growth of litigation targeting cryptocurrency companies that have allegedly defrauded customers. Whilst it is still uncertain how viable these claims can be, given the difficulties around the valuation of the underlying assets, the announcement of a new claim being brought in the UK suggests that the appetite for these lawsuits is still present.
CMS’ European Class Actions Report Shows Continued Market Growth
Despite litigation funders facing an array of challenges in Europe, from the UK Supreme Court’s recent PACCAR decision to the European Parliament’s Voss Report, many are still keen to pursue the funding of class action claims within Europe. A new piece of research on class actions in Europe suggests that the market is still healthy…
