Category Archives: Legal Innovation
Lexolent Network Aims to Fill Gaps in the Funding Market
The demand for third-party litigation funding continues to remain high, and there are no shortages of providers out there. However, there are those in the industry who see an opportunity for an intermediary party who can connect funders, investors, brokers and other parties, in order to create more opportunities for access to justice. …
Highlights from the Second Edition of LITFINCON
As litigation funding continues to grow in size and impact, a vibrant conference and event circuit is beginning to materialize. Now in its second year running, LITFINCON returned to Houston and provided two days of engaging discussion and insights from industry leaders and analysts….
Broadridge Class Actions Report Finds Massive Growth In Securities Litigation
Class actions remain a popular target for litigation funders as 2023 progresses, driven by developments in countries’ regulatory framework for these actions, as well as particularly active sectors such as securities litigation. A new report by Broadridge Financial Solutions has found that not only is the volume of securities class actions on the rise, but…
Enabling Social Impact Litigation Funding Through Tokenization
The use of the blockchain and the tokenization of litigation funding has been promoted by many parties as the next step in the digital transformation of the industry, unlocking new avenues of access to justice. In a recent post, one industry thought leader puts forward the argument that this technology can also be used to…
Tokenization of Litigation Funding Could Widen Access to Justice
Litigation finance represents a potent solution to the access-to-justice issues facing America’s legal system. However, third-party funding still faces barriers to entry, both in terms of a lack of general awareness of its availability, and how it can be best accessed and utilized….
“60 Minutes” Scheduled to Air at 7:30 PM, ET/7:00 PM, PT After Football on the CBS Television Network
Burford Capital will be featured on CBS’ 60 Minutes this Sunday, December 18 at 7:30 PM ET/7:00 PM PT [after to Sunday Night Football (please check local listings)].
Litigation at the Forefront of Future Climate Activism
As we have already seen so far this year, litigation funders are keen to target capital towards ESG cases, and have even gone so far as to fund individual law firms to pursue such litigation, as was the case with North Wall Capital’s financing of PGMBM. On the back of the COP 27 summit, some…
ME Litigation Funding Recognised as Tech Trailblazer
Litigation funders face similar challenges as big banks and traditional lenders, needing to both fulfill their core financial role to customers while also competing within the rapidly evolving marketplace driven by technology. Therefore, it is no surprise that funders who are able to demonstrate the agility of a fintech are being recognized for their digital…
GLS Capital Recognized in 2022 Global IP Strategist List
GLS Capital, one of the world’s largest private investment firms focused on litigation finance, is honored to have (3) IP Strategists named to IAM’s Global IP Leaders List in 2022, including Adam Gill, Jamison Lynch and Joel Merkin all receiving recognition.
Bloomberg Research Indicates Litigation Finance Industry Set to Grow in 2023
Despite global economic instability, litigation finance has been touted by industry leaders as a resilient industry that remains insulated from market fluctuations, and stands out as a lucrative alternative investment. New research from Bloomberg indicates that the industry is still in a period of growth with further room to expand, but in doing so, will…
