Category Archives: Deals
How LitFin Drives Profits for Investors and Lawyers
Those attorneys who represent venture capital or private equity firms understand that it’s common to make big decisions about whether or not to invest in litigation—even when the case is strong and the outcome potentially lucrative. Still, encouraging clients to pursue litigation can be a steep hill to climb….
IPOs Dominate as Legal Firms Pursue Post-COVID Growth
Are we about to see a deluge of IPOs? A recent survey of 200 law firm partners in the UK suggests as much. Of those surveyed, 31% said their firm is actively considering an IPO sometime over the next year and a half. Another 44% said their firm is contemplating a stock market listing with…
What Makes a Case Attractive to a Litigation Funder?
As Litigation Finance grows in popularity and sophistication, not everyone is on board just yet. In fact, some clients and even their legal teams aren’t sure how to attract the interest of an experienced litigation funder. As the practice grows in use, understanding it becomes even more important….
Burford Managing Directors Talk Potential Law Firm Ownership
Now that several US states are experimenting with non-lawyer ownership of legal firms, it’s no surprise that major players in Litigation Finance are thinking about taking part. Several more states are considering loosening regulations on who may buy into a law firm, including California and Michigan….
Law firms eye up the IPO market
A survey of law firm partners commissioned by Harbour on post pandemic strategies revealed that:
- 31% of those surveyed said their firms are actively considering an IPO in the next 12-18 months
- 50% said the pandemic had presented new opportunities for their firm
- 80% felt their senior leadership team should embrace innovation to deliver growth
- Only 22% of respondents said their firms had ruled out credit facilities with third party funders over the next 12-18 month
US PE Investors to Buy UK Law Firm in the Coming Year
It’s predicted that several sizable UK law firms will find themselves in the hands of private equity investors in 2022. These investors will likely focus on large firms that are utilizing damages-based agreements (DBAs).
Hedge Funds Continue to Be Major Investors in Legal Funding
We already know that litigation funding is growing by leaps and bounds. This industry is a little over a decade old, and by 2019, had become a global industry worth nearly $40 billion. As the reach of funding grows, more businesses are learning the ways in which legal funding can monetize existing litigation assets while sharing risk.
GLS Capital to Launch Patent Licensing Subsidiary: Celerity IP
Legal funder GLS Capital has announced plans to finance a licensing and enforcement campaign for patents owned by Asustek Computer Inc. The patents are related to cellular networks—specifically 3G, 4G, and 5G tech.
Insights on the Transportation Sector
The transportation sector is notoriously litigious, complex, and vital to the global marketplace. The complexities of contracts, regulation, and the constant evolution of the industry can result in expensive disputes carrying high levels of risk. What’s more—these disputes are likely to be cross-border.
Talking IP at the 2021 LitFin Dealmakers Forum
This year’s LF Dealmakers Forum was a hybrid conference, combining in-person guests and speakers along with virtual ones. It was a balancing act between providing a normal and engaging experience, presenting high-quality content, and keeping pandemic safety rules firmly in mind.
