Category Archives: Premium
LexShares Research Indicates Trade Secrets and Antitrust Cases Represent Top Opportunities for Funders
Whilst a common talking point around the litigation finance industry in recent years has been its continued growth and the rise in demand for third-party funding, this shouldn’t be confused with a willingness by funders to take any case that comes across their desk. Detailed in a new piece of research by LexShares, litigation funders…
Litigation Funding Leaders Highlight Vast Opportunities in India
As regulatory structures continue to evolve in jurisdictions around the world, global litigation funders are keeping a careful eye on new markets that could represent fruitful opportunities. One such market that has been gaining attention recently is India, which has only been further highlighted in comments by major industry figures at the country’s inaugural Litigation…
Class Action Regulatory Reform Opens the Door to Litigation Funding in Western Australia
As LFJ reported earlier this month, the Australian federal government is looking at rolling back some of the more stringent regulations on litigation funders in the country. This liberalising tone at the national level seems to also be reflected at the state level, as Western Australia looks to rework its regulatory framework for class actions,…
Lake Whillans Founders Talk Industry Growth and Current Trends
With the litigation finance industry continuing to experience high levels of growth, industry leaders are now able to see how this once niche sector has evolved into the thriving market it is today. The founders of one such well-established funder, Lake Whillans, recently discussed how the third-party funding industry has evolved and where it is…
Latin America Represents a Strong Market for Arbitration Funding, Says Omni Bridgeway
While litigation funding is still most active in the well-established markets of North America, Europe and Australia; pockets of demand are starting to gain traction in other territories. One market that funders are keeping a careful eye on is Latin America, where firms are keen to take advantage of a new lucrative revenue stream….
LCM Reports Strong Financial Results with Increased Demand Expected
As the litigation funding market continues to experience growth in major markets, as well as potential growth in emerging markets, established funders at the top of the industry are reaping the benefits. Litigation Capital Management (LCM) is an example, having recently reported strong financial results for the year with a growth asset portfolio in hand….
Burford Funds Arbitration Settlement Claim Against Nigerian Government
Whilst litigation funding has been slow to find a stable footing in Africa, there are signs that it is becoming a more active market for funders to explore. This is underscored by the involvement of Burford Capital in a settlement arbitration case brought against the government of Nigeria….
Law Firms and Funders Criticise Proposed EU Regulations
As LFJ reported last week, the EU parliament’s decision to adopt a report which proposes increased regulation across the litigation funding industry may be a defining moment for the European market. Unsurprisingly, since the announcement, we have seen funders and lawyers alike criticise the proposed reforms as a backwards step for those seeking to widen…
US Government Agencies look to Re-examine Disclosure Requirements for Litigation Funders
Recent court cases in the US have repeatedly raised the issue of disclosure for litigation funding, with growing calls across the judicial system to increase transparency in legal proceedings where third-party funding is present. The spotlight on disclosure is only set to intensify, with ongoing studies by federal agencies and requests by industry bodies for…
Irish Government set to Propose Legalising Third-Party Funding for Arbitration
As the demand for commercial legal funding continues to grow, more and more jurisdictions are looking to embrace it as an option for those seeking access to justice. In an encouraging sign within Europe, government officials are sending positive signals that Ireland may be the latest country to open up its legal system to third-party…
