Category Archives: People Moves
Omni Bridgeway Launches DC Office with Former Alston & Bird Partner
Litigation Finance powerhouse Omni Bridgeway is opening its fifth US office—this time in Washington DC. The new office will be led by Jason Levine, noted trial lawyer and former partner at Alston & Bird. Levine joins Omni Bridgeway at a time of unprecedented demand for legal funding services….
Mark Sands to Head Apex’s Insolvency Practice
With over 35 years as a respected insolvency practitioner, Mark Sands will now head Apex Litigation’s insolvency business. Prior to Apex, Mr. Sands, a former Insolvency Practitioners Association President, worked at Tenon and KPMG. …
Philip Holden Joins Asertis
Asertis, said to be the United Kingdom’s fastest growing litigation funding firm, is proud to announce that Philip Holden is joining the group. …
Burford Capital hires arbitration expert and legal finance industry veteran Mick Smith for senior European role
Burford Capital, the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today announces that arbitration expert and legal finance industry veteran Mick Smith has joined as Principal in its London office. He will join over 40 colleagues in London, and more than 140 globally. Smith will focus predominantly on the continued expansion of Burford’s business in Europe and especially its industry-leading role in global arbitration matters.
Former NPR General Counsel and CEO of Texas Public Radio Joyce Slocum Joins Board of Directors of Validity Finance
Litigation funder Validity Finance has announced that Joyce D. Slocum, currently President and CEO of Texas Public Radio, has joined its board of directors.
LCM Ousts Executive Vice-Chair for Alleged Financial Misconduct
Nick Rowles-Davies, the former executive vice-chairman of LCM, has been dismissed by the company on the grounds of ‘gross misconduct.’ The alleged misconduct occurred in relation to expense claims….
Delta Capital Partners Management Welcomes Michael Callahan as Chief Operating Officer
Delta Capital Partners Management LLC, a global private equity firm specializing in litigation and legal finance, has announced the hiring of new senior executive Michael Callahan.
Zachary Krug Joins Signal Capital, Helps Launch Lit Fin Arm
Zachary Krug has joined Signal Capital Partners, a London based special situations fund with over $2.5B AUM, where he will be leading a new strategy for litigation finance and legal assets. Funding will be through SLF Capital Limited, a joint venture focused on legal assets.
Burford Capital’s industry-leading legal finance team continues to grow
Burford Capital, the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today announces it is further enhancing its industry-leading team and legal finance offerings to clients. In addition to new hires in New York, Washington and Chicago, Senior Vice President Dr. Jörn Eschment has relocated to Switzerland to oversee the growth of Burford’s substantial business in the DACH region of Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Delta Capital Partners Management Welcomes Michael Callahan as Chief Operating Officer
Delta Capital Partners Management LLC, a global private equity firm specializing in litigation and legal finance, has announced the hiring of new senior executive Michael Callahan.
