Category Archives: Premium
Five Augusta Ventures’ Employees Set to Depart for Omni Bridgeway
It is a common refrain that the litigation finance industry has never been in a better situation, with investors seeing it as a valuable alternative asset class and funders experiencing increasing demand for their services around the world. However, a booming market leads to fierce competition between funders, with employees more frequently seeing opportunities at…
MA Financial Group Joins The Association of Litigation Funders of Australia (ALFA)
In a post on LinkedIn, the Association of Litigation Funders of Australia (ALFA) announced that MA Financial Group Limited has become its newest Associate Member….
PACCAR Ruling Creating Potential Rifts Between Funders and Clients
In the immediate aftermath of the Supreme Court’s PACCAR ruling, industry commentators recognized the impact that this judgement would have on future litigation funding agreements (LFAs), as well as on funded cases which are still ongoing. At an industry conference this week, one leading barrister acknowledged that they are already seeing the first signs of…
Funders and Shareholders Partner to Hold Companies to Account on ESG Targets
The pressure on companies to achieve tangible progress towards ESG goals has never been more pronounced, with stakeholders in the public and private sectors looking for corporations to make good on their promises. Investors are increasingly playing a key role in holding these businesses to account, with litigation funders becoming a key ally, allowing investors…
Understanding the Intersection Between Litigation Funding and ATE Insurance
The combination of third-party litigation funding and After The Event (ATE) insurance can be a powerful tool for lawyers and clients, allowing them to pursue meritorious cases whilst lowering their overall litigation risk. However, in order for these partnerships to succeed, it is vitally important that each party understands the others’ priorities and concerns….
Law Professor and Funder Offer Response to House Hearing on Litigation Funding
Although calls for the regulation of third-party litigation funding are neither new nor uncommon, as LFJ reported earlier this month, a hearing in the US House of Representatives placed these familiar critiques within an explicitly political lens….
Burford Co-COO Discusses the Evolution and Future of Litigation Funding
The frequent calls for more stringent oversight and regulation of litigation funding across various jurisdictions can be viewed as a recognition of the fact that the industry is increasingly becoming a staple feature of the legal market. This view has been reflected in a recent discussion with one of Burford Capital’s most senior leaders, emphasizing…
Burford Capital Moves to Secure $16 Billion Award from Argentina
The case of Petersen Energia Inversora SAU. v. Argentine Republic has already become one of the biggest stories in litigation finance this year, with Burford Capital’s financing of the lawsuit against Argentina leading to a $16 billion judgement from the US District Court. However, as many speculated at the time of the award, one of…
Sarah Lieber and Justin Brass Announce the Launch of JBSL Legal Finance
A post on LinkedIn announced the launch of a new legal finance company, JBSL, founded by Sarah Lieber and Justin Brass. The co-founders bring a wealth of experience to JBSL, as both Lieber and Brass have previously served as co-heads of Stifel’s Litigation Finance group for the past four years. Prior to their time at…
CMS’ European Class Actions Report Shows Continued Market Growth
Despite litigation funders facing an array of challenges in Europe, from the UK Supreme Court’s recent PACCAR decision to the European Parliament’s Voss Report, many are still keen to pursue the funding of class action claims within Europe. A new piece of research on class actions in Europe suggests that the market is still healthy…
