It’s clear by now that 2020 has been a year like no other. Industry growth and the impact of COVID make this an ideal time to catch up on all of the relevant issues impacting the commercial Litigation Finance industry. With that in mind, LFJ is hosting a panel discussion that will cover a wide range of topics, including the Burford/Muddy Waters saga, the IMF/Omni merger, the rise in IP litigation, hedge fund interest in the funding sector, and much more.
The panel will be moderated by Slingshot Capital founder Ed Truant. Truant is an investor with a unique perspective on commercial litigation finance, backed up by years of experience in the field.
The panel will feature a collection of industry experts:
Molly Pease is the managing director of Curiam Capital, and a former litigator whose expertise includes insurance, antitrust, and securities. She has also been an Executive Director and has worked as General Counsel—providing her a varied and nuanced perspective on a vast array of legal subjects.
Mick Smith is the founder of Almatura, and co-founded Calunius Capital in 2006. He has studied Mathematics and Law at Cambridge, and is pursuing a Masters in Data Science.
Robert Hannah, co-founder of Augusta Ventures, spent 20 years managing hedge funds before becoming acting Chief Investment Officer for Mako Investment Managers—an organization he co-founded. Hannah has an LLB and an MBA from Cranfield School of Management. He is currently the Managing Director of the London office.
William Farrell Jr. is the managing director and co-founder of private investment company Longford Capital. His current duties include underwriting, sourcing, and monitoring investments. He has decades of litigation experience and as a government prosecutor. Farrell has also served as a partner in the commercial litigation departments of two different firms.
The panel is audio-only and will be held Thursday, July 30th at 1 pm EST. It will feature a 45-minute panel discussion that will be followed by a question and answer period with attendees.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit this link.
