News and analysis dedicated to the commercial litigation funding sector including regulatory issues, case developments, funding activities, and more.

Lawsuits focusing on ESG violations by large companies have become a top priority for many of the world’s leading funders, with some firms focusing their entire portfolio around these types…

Litigation funding specialists Apex Litigation Finance have announced the upcoming appointment of Timothy Fallowfield as interim Chairman. Tim will commence the new position in January 2024, assuming overall responsibility for guiding Apex through its next growth stage.

Within the litigation finance industry, the consensus reaction to last year’s UK Supreme Court PACCAR ruling was largely one of disappointment. However, for those individuals and lobby groups that are…

In a post on LinkedIn, Danny Kinnear announced the launch of his new company: EAKO Capital. The new venture is designed to provide a variety of solutions across foreign exchange…

Michael Volpe brings a decade of nonprofit fundraising experience to his role as Executive Director. His passion for making a positive impact on the world is evident in his history of success in securing funding and developing innovative fundraising strategies.

Lexolent, the trailblazing force in the legal finance industry with offices in Dubai and London, is thrilled to announce the forthcoming launch of LexHub, the world’s first online platform for legal finance professionals. Scheduled to go live on Monday, January 8th, LexHub represents a seismic leap forward for the industry, offering a unique one-stop-shop experience for legal professionals worldwide.

Whilst litigation funding in Europe faces several challenges, including the spectre of new regulatory measures and the nuanced differences in the legal systems of individual European jurisdictions, there is still…

Alongside the global growth in third-party litigation funding over recent years, the parallel litigation risk insurance market has experienced its own surge in activity to meet increasing levels of demand…

Davide De Vido is an Italian lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in commercial litigation. In 2019, Davide has created FiDeAL® with the aim to import the tool of litigation funding in Italy and democratize access to justice for every individual, company or entity to pursue meritorious disputes.

LitFin Capital, a Prague-based litigation finance provider and one of the largest players in Europe, has enriched the investment landscape by launching one of the first qualified investor funds for litigation finance in continental Europe. Developed in partnership with WOOD & Company, a major Czech investment firm, this innovative fund presents a unique opportunity for investors seeking uncorrelated market returns.

Robert Martorana is a NYS licensed attorney who has 10 years of experience in the litigation finance industry.  Rob worked for Burford Capital and Stifel prior to launching REMO Litigation Finance in January of 2023.

Litigation funders often highlight the mining industry as a sector that can benefit greatly from the use of third-party dispute financing, with conflicts over project rights and investment treaty obligations…

The UK government’s efforts to provide a legislative solution to the Supreme Court’s ruling in PACCAR, namely through an amendment to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (DMCC), continue…

In a landmark decision by the International Trade Commission (ITC), Apple’s highest-grossing wearables faced unprecedented importation restrictions, marking a pivotal moment in the protracted patent dispute with medical device-maker Masimo.

The $16 billion award handed down in the YPF lawsuit stands out as one of the key moments in litigation finance for 2023, with Burford Capital looking to achieve a…

Montauk Metals Inc. (TSX-V: MTK) (the “Company” or “Montauk”) is pleased to announce that it is been advanced US$200,000 (the “Loan Amount”) pursuant to the loan and option agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Omni Bridgeway (Fund 5) Canada Investments Ltd. (“Omni”), as previously announced in its news release on November 9, 2023. The Loan Amount was advanced to the Company in connection with the execution of promissory note by Montauk in favour of Omni (the “Note”).

As we head into the final days of 2023, industry leaders and analysts continue to offer their takeaways from the previous year, putting the spotlight on the most important cases,…

Omni Bridgeway Limited (Omni Bridgeway) (ASX:OBL) is pleased to announce the first close (First Close) of capital raising for the second series of its core funds, Fund 4 and Fund 5 (Series II), with existing investors on improved cost coverage terms achieved through transaction fees (Transaction Fees). Each Series II fund is capped at US$500 million, and Omni Bridgeway will continue to be a 20% co-investor.

Earlier this month, LFJ reported on a Liverpool-based funder’s successful fundraising round. There are more signs of strength from funders in Northwest England, as a Manchester firm has signaled its…

One of the most potent use cases of litigation finance can often be found in cases of insolvency proceedings, where liquidators can access third-party funding to pursue meritorious claims and…

Due to the confidential nature of litigation finance arrangements, the wider public rarely receives insights into the specific amounts of capital provided, or the terms involved in funding agreements. However,…

Whilst the vast sums of capital raised by litigation funders and the equally impressive settlements and awards achieved often dominate the headlines, there is a more fundamental question that underpins…

An announcement by Litica highlights two new appointments to the company’s leadership team, as Ben Hooper has joined the company as Finance Director and Sam Dansey takes on the role…

Funded claims brought in the Competition Appeal Tribunal continue to achieve successful outcomes, as a claim brought against two of the world’s largest payment processing corporations has achieved a settlement…

As LFJ reported earlier this week, the shareholder-led class action brought against Wellard and funded by ICP Funding has reached a settlement agreement. However, today we have news of another…

With competition among funders increasing across the major markets of the US, UK and Australia, emergant funders are keen to explore opportunities in jurisdictions that lack a well-established funding market….

In August 2022, LFJ reported on the €190 million arbitration award secured by Rockhopper Exploration, a UK-based oil and gas exploration company, from the Italian government over its breach of…

The role of funders in patent litigation has come under much scrutiny over the last year, with objections arising over the lack of disclosure of funder involvement and the level…

In panel discussions at industry forums and conferences, there is often much conversation around the harmonious relationship between litigation funders, litigation risk insurers and law firms. However, new insights from…

The Australian class action landscape continues to show the significance of funded claims, as we have seen numerous settlements announced and approved over recent months. This trend has continued as…