Category Archives: Commercial
Increased Use of Litigation Funding in Cross-Border M&A Disputes
Litigation funding continues to see wider acceptance and adoption by claimants in a wide variety of disputes, with funders bringing capital and expertise and experience in complex litigation to the table. Recent research by Dentons Canada has supported this and found that in the world of cross-border post-M&A disputes, litigation funding services are increasingly being…
Piper Alderman and Omni Bridgeway File Class Action Against IG Markets Over CFD Products
Recent decades have seen an increase in the scope of retail investing, with advances in technology allowing individuals to trade increasingly complex investment products. However, failures by financial services firms to adequately protect consumers from the risks of this type of investing have prompted lawsuits against these same firms, as a new class action in…
Burford Capital Expands European Footprint
Burford Capital, the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today announces that it has expanded its European footprint while also continuing to add leading legal talent to its global operation. Expanded client demand for offerings such as corporate monetization and law firm portfolio financing, combined with a greater desire and need for legal finance in Europe due to legislative changes related to collective redress, have resulted in Burford’s continued growth. In Europe, Burford now has an on-the-ground presence in London, Frankfurt, Zug, Paris, Rome and Stockholm.
Spear’s Names Top Litigation Funders for High-Net-Worth Individuals
Litigation funders are increasingly offering their services to a wider range of clients, providing capital and expertise to everyone from individuals to startup business and larger corporates. One market niche where funders can prove to be particularly impactful is in the realm of litigation services for high-net-worth (HNW) individuals, especially when it comes to divorce…
Italian Funder LexCapital Signs Agreement with Association Representing Local Authorities
There has been a lot of discussion lately around the use of portfolio litigation funding, and the wider partnership between funders and clients to provide capital for a range of litigation activities. A new example of this approach has appeared in Europe, where a startup Italian funder has signed an agreement with a local association…
NuGenesis Seeks Litigation Funding for Claim Against FTX
NuGenesis (the purveyor of NuCoin), is reported to be exploring AI and litigation finance as investment tools in claims against FTX and Alameda Research’s alleged fraud. …
Spain Offers Opportunities for Litigation Funders as ‘Gateway to the Latin American Market’
Whilst the UK, US and Australia remain the most established markets for litigation funding, jurisdictions across Europe are shaping up to be increasingly valuable prospects for funders to pursue. In a new feature, one funder suggests that Spain has a bright future, not only through its domestic market, but also through its ties to the…
Former MP Argues for Increased Regulation of Funders Involved in Collective Actions
Whilst the current collective action regime has been viewed as a net positive for law firms and litigation funders in the UK, there are outside observers who argue that the current system benefits these players more than the consumers and organizations represented in the legal actions….
Rising Legal Costs in India Drive Demand for Litigation Funding
As regulatory structures continue to evolve in jurisdictions around the world, global litigation funders are keeping a watchful eye on markets that could represent fruitful opportunities for new investments. One such market that has been gaining attention recently is India, which is now experiencing a burgeoning market of domestic funders expanding operations, as well as…
The Intersection of Litigation Funding and Litigation Risk Insurance
Litigation funding represents an important tool for litigants and law firms in providing the capital to pursue meritorious cases, as well as fundamentally rebalancing the levels of financial risk involved in the process. However, the benefits can be more powerfully realized when funding is paired with the smart use of litigation risk insurance….
