Category Archives: Premium
Economic Uncertainty? Consider Litigation Finance
The Coronavirus is impacting every industry, not to mention affecting all of us personally. This leads to economic anxiety on a massive scale. It can also mean that the sizable recoveries some firms are counting on may not be viable once this crisis is over—and for some time afterwards. With everyone scrambling to stay afloat, Ted Farrell of Litigation Funding Advisers LLC has some thoughts.
Will Burford Capital Benefit from the Post-COVID-19 Legal Climate?
A representative from Burford Capital says that the mass quarantines, delays, and shutdowns caused by Coronavirus precautions are a recipe for investment opportunities in the near future. According to the company, the aftermath of the 2008-1009 financial crisis saw a wave of new litigation, and it only makes sense for history to repeat itself when the COVID-19 crisis is finally behind us.
Manolete Partners’ Operational Update is Good News
All eyes have been on Manolete Partners since the company’s IPO late last year, following the replacement of CFO, Patrick Lineen. Output had been encouraging in November 2019, inspiring investor confidence. Nearly six months on, how are they doing?
What Every GC Needs to Know About Monetization
2019 was a year of change and growth in the legal field. Monetization was of particular interest to in-house legal teams. This practice allows firms to de-risk portfolios and exert greater control over receivables by essentially converting an impending recovery into working capital.
Lit Fin as an Alternative Finance Solution
Many law firms and even in-house counsel are feeling the pinch from court closures and delays due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Depending on how long this disruption lasts, many legal entities may find themselves scrambling to fund in-progress claims or take on new ones. As the risk of insolvency grows, maintaining healthy balance sheets is of the essence.
LSE Rejects Burford’s Claim of Stock Market Manipulation, Labelling it ‘Detached from Reality’
Burford Capital’s claim of stock manipulation was called ‘completely detached from reality’ by the London Stock Exchange in a recent high court decision. Burford was attempting to learn the identify of those the company blames for their recent tumble in stock prices. This was in response to a claim by Muddy Waters, a US-based hedge fund, that Burford Capital had engaged in financial mis-management.
Got Litigation Claims? Don’t Forget to Monetize!
It cannot be denied that this is a time of stress, uncertainty, and delays. The legal field feels this more acutely than other industries, and it’s already showing in how cases are conducted. We all have a choice: react to what happens, or try to get ahead of it through diligent planning. One key factor in said planning comes in the form of monetization.
Using Tech to Mitigate Court Closures
Much of a Legal Services’ professional’s day is spent communicating, negotiating, and networking with staffers and clients. Yet government restrictions put in place to slow the spread of Coronavirus are putting a damper on all of that. So the legal profession has gotten innovative in its quest to keep cases moving forward despite social isolation and distancing.
Litigation Finance Shows No Sign of Slowing Due to COVID-19
Litigation finance is a business model designed to flourish during tough times. When courts are slow, postponements are omnipresent, and everyone is tightening their belts—the litigation funding community is enjoying boom times.
Leaders League Ranks Global Litigation Funders
Leaders League has been providing senior business leaders with relevant and timely information since 1996. In that time, they’ve managed to earn an international reputation as a leader in strategic information and media. Leaders League has now released its 2020 litigation funder rankings, segmented by geographic region.
