Category Archives: Premium
Using Data Analytics to Maximize Efficiency in Litigation Funding Proposals
The Role of ATE Insurance in the Post Office Scandal
The Post Office scandal has brought the role of litigation funding in opening access to justice to the fore, with the media coverage generating fresh opportunities for funders to talk about their vital role in supporting victims of a miscarriage of justice. However, it is equally important to recognise the role that litigation insurance played…
An Overview of Litigation Funding in Switzerland
When the European litigation funding market is discussed, it is perhaps unsurprising that these conversations are largely focused on third-party funding opportunities within member states of the European Union. However, outside of the EU, there is potential for Switzerland to become one of the continent’s most interesting jurisdictions for the adoption of third-party funding services….
Nadhim Zahawi Calls on Government to Protect Access to Litigation Funding
Whilst the Supreme Court’s PACCAR ruling has been viewed as a low point for the UK litigation finance industry, the subpostmasters scandal appears to have drawn public attention to the importance of third-party funding. In another example of a prominent public figure calling for action to reverse the effects of PACCAR, the UK’s former Chancellor…
Irish High Court Ruling Rejects Allegations of Third-Party Funding in Tax Claim
As the third-party funding of litigation is still prohibited in Ireland, there are few opportunities to examine issues around funding arrangements in this jurisdiction. However, a new piece of analysis looks at a court decision which ruled on allegations that a claimant’s engagement with its lawyers amounted to a third-party funding agreement….
Arizona House Judiciary Committee Approves Litigation Investment Safeguards and Transparency Act
Industry Reaction to Ruling In Burford Capital, Sysco Antitrust Cases
As LFJ reported earlier this week, the ongoing saga of Burford Capital and Sysco Corp experienced a new twist as a Minnesota judge denied the joint motions for substitution of plaintiff in the antitrust lawsuits against pork and beef producers. Whilst Burford has already stated its intention to challenge the court’s ruling, litigation finance leaders…
Erso Capital: 2024 the ‘Crucial Year’ for Collective Actions in England & Wales
The important role that litigation funding plays in supporting group claims has been evident in the sub-postmasters scandal, with funders able to assert the value they can provide to the public in facilitating access to justice. Moreover, funders are looking at the coming year ahead with optimism, with their sights set on major cases that…
Malaysian Government Minister Meets with EU Officials to Discuss Litigation Funding Regulations
The dispute between the Malaysian government and the Sulu heirs has been one of the most high profile international arbitration cases in recent times, raising issues around state sovereignty and the role of third-party funders in international arbitration. Whilst Malaysia has already managed to achieve some success towards overturning the unfavourable arbitration rulings, the government…
Piper Alderman Files Class Action Targeting IC Markets Over CFD Sales to Retail Investors
As LFJ reported in October of last year, Piper Alderman have been exploring bringing a class action against International Capital Markets (IC Markets) over its marketing and sale of contracts for difference (CFD) products to retail investors. After a short delay, it now appears that this lawsuit has been formally filed in the Australian courts….