Category Archives: Premium
Woodsford-Funded Piper Alderman Class Action Against IC Markets Reportedly Filed
Australia continues to be one of the top jurisdictions for class actions, with both law firms and funders eager to pursue claims which can open access to justice and secure compensation for consumers and groups who have been poorly treated by companies and institutions….
Swiss Startup Funder Has Ties to Kazakh Man Accused of Money Laundering
Whilst the litigation funding industry has seen significant maturation over recent years, the potential for bad actors to be involved in the industry through new startup companies cannot wholly be eliminated….
LSLA Survey Finds Overwhelming Support for ‘Further Regulation’ of Litigation Funding
As we approach the end of 2023, it is a useful time to reflect on the state of the litigation funding market in the UK and to see how prominent industry groups are thinking about the future of the industry. A preview of an upcoming survey suggests that whilst litigation funding is thriving in terms…
Judge Connolly to Refer Lawyers Involved with IP Edge for Ethics Inquiries
When it comes to contentious relationships between the courts and funders, the ongoing situation in the US District Court for the District of Delaware is perhaps the most notorious. Judge Colm F. Connolly’s efforts to enforce greater disclosure and transparency by funders involved in patent litigation appears to have now entered a new stage, as…
BusinessToday Names Top 10 Most Influential UK Litigation Funding Lawyers
A recent feature from BusinessToday examines the UK litigation funding market, putting the spotlight on those individuals whose expertise facilitate these funding deals and work to reach successful resolutions for their clients. The article lists 10 of the leading professionals in the UK industry, with the list considering these lawyers’ ‘backgrounds, achievements, and distinctive qualities.’…
US Judge Grants Argentina a Delay in Enforcement for $16.1 Billion Award in YPF Case
The multi-billion dollar award in the YPF case has been one of the biggest stories involving litigation funding in 2023, with Burford Capital looking to recoup impressive returns from its investment, while the Argentine government continues in its efforts to delay or avoid paying the massive sum. …
CAT Certifies Woodsford-Funded Opt-Out Claim Against Playstation
In the months following the UK Supreme Court’s PACCAR decision, industry observers have been patiently waiting to see how the courts’ handling of group actions would be affected. Today’s decision from the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) certifying a funded opt-out claim will likely be viewed as a major victory for UK funders in the post-PACCAR…
Uinta Investment Partners to Merge with Alternative Income Solutions
In an announcement on 17 November, Uinta Investment Partners revealed that it would be merging with Alternative Income Solutions (AIS), with the merger set to take place on 1 January 2024. The new company will operate under the Uinta Investment Partners, LLC brand, and will ‘provide enhanced resources, focus, and growth at a time when…
Inweasta Expands with Launch of Dubai Branch
In December of last year, LFJ reported on the launch of Inweasta, a boutique investment company with a focus on litigation finance and cross-border litigation management. Following last month’s news that Inweasta’s founder, Andrey Elinson, had departed A1 to dedicate his time to the firm, we are already seeing signs of its strategy for global…
Augusta Ventures Reported Rising Losses and Administrative Expenses for 2022
Despite the much-hyped growth in demand for litigation funding across the globe, the last year has seen an industry increasingly defined by fierce competition among funders for market share. As LFJ covered in September, Augusta Ventures has experienced staff layoffs and exits in recent months, and according to new reporting, the funder is faced with…
