Category Archives: Deals
Insolvency Funding in France

French insolvency proceedings have unique opportunities, according to Insolvency and Restructuring International. Third party funders can be engaged to help companies navigate insolvency proceedings. Oftentimes, French third party funders help companies in the form of cash advance proceeds, yet they also purchase the legal claims of insolvent companies, in the hopes of earning a hefty…
MoneyWeek on Bankrolling Global Litigation Finance
Litigation Finance Agreement for new representative claim against Google and DeepMind Technologies
Third Point LLC on Shell PLC Restructuring

Litigation Finance Journal recently reported on Shell PLC’s board of directors who are accused of allegedly manipulating ESG frameworks at the expense of shareholder interest. New York-based Third Point LLC recently announced a significant investment into Shell, underscoring intentions to profit from a corporate restructuring of the multinational energy conglomerate. Third Point says Shell’s relocation…
Lexshares’ Q1-22 Litigation Finance Industry Outlook
The Frothy UK IP Litigation Space

International IP claims are becoming more important for pure play cross border competition. Many large technology firms in the United States have met trouble when violating global IP rights. Most litigation finance firms in the United Kingdom are seeking to boost patent and intellectual property business according to new market insights. Notably, UK litigation investors…
Lawyer Monthly Explores Mediation Funding Vehicles

Lawyer Monthly recently analyzed the pros and cons associated with litigation funding vs. mediation funding in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. Noting the growing marketplace popularity of litigation finance, Frances Sim (general counsel, Restitution Ltd.) argues that third party funding holds physiological value in financing mediation. When evaluating if a dispute can be settled via…
Bloomberg Law on Litigation Broker Benefits
United Kingdom’s R3 Forecasts Corporate Insolvency Growth

Rescue Recovery Renewal (R3), the United Kingdom’s insolvency trade association, forecasts an increase in corporate financial bankruptcies over the near term. March 2022 data shows corporate insolvencies increased by 39% from February’s total. Furthermore, a 111% increase in the UK in corporate insolvencies was recorded between March 2022 and March 2021. R3’s data suggests third…
Naples Global and LegalPay to Fund Board Dispute Litigation

United States hedge fund Naples Global LLC has teamed up with India’s litigation investor, LegalPay, to launch a $5M fund that will support executives pursuing disputes with their board of directors. The fund aims to level the playing field as first generation founders navigate the perils of entrepreneurship. Naples Global says the new investment in…