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Economic Uncertainty? Consider Litigation Finance
The Coronavirus is impacting every industry, not to mention affecting all of us personally. This leads to economic anxiety on a massive scale. It can also mean that the sizable recoveries some firms are counting on may not be viable once this crisis is over—and for some time afterwards. With everyone scrambling to stay afloat, Ted Farrell of Litigation Funding Advisers LLC has some thoughts.
Litigation Finance Shows No Sign of Slowing Due to COVID-19
Litigation finance is a business model designed to flourish during tough times. When courts are slow, postponements are omnipresent, and everyone is tightening their belts—the litigation funding community is enjoying boom times.
Even Well-Heeled Clients Are Turning to Litigation Finance
We already know that litigation finance can provide opportunities to pursue bigger and more time consuming cases. We also know that funders help companies and clients who couldn’t otherwise afford strong legal representation. But what about those who aren’t strapped for capital? Why are they turning to litigation finance, when they don’t appear to need to?
Litigation Finance Can Perk Up a Down Economy
When the economy takes a downturn, a spike in litigation can follow. Desperate financial times can turn even the most non-confrontational towards dispute—as assets dwindle and every penny counts. But in an economy beset by losses, slow growth, layoffs, and shutdowns, how are people supposed to fund cases?
Enter: Litigation Finance.
The Future of Litigation Finance
Ten years ago, not everyone was aware that litigation finance was a viable field, let alone a valid option for potential claimants. As of 2009 though, over half of legal professionals surveyed said they were familiar with, or had used, litigation funding. The expectation is that lit fin will soon become the norm.
Value in Litigation & Implications for Litigation Finance
The following article is part of an ongoing column titled ‘Investor Insights.’
Brought to you by Ed Truant, founder and content manager of Slingshot Capital, ‘Investor Insights’ will provide thoughtful and engaging perspectives on all aspects of investing in litigation finance.
Implications of Portfolio Financings on Litigation Finance Returns
The following article is the first in an ongoing column titled ‘Investor Insights.’
Brought to you by Ed Truant, founder and content manager of Slingshot Capital, ‘Investor Insights’ will provide thoughtful and engaging perspectives on all aspects of investing in litigation finance.
Harvard Law Tackles Litigation Finance
The latest issue of Harvard Law School’s Center on the Legal Profession’s ‘The Practice’ magazine features a robust examination of the litigation finance industry, including how the industry operates, who the major players are, how deals get done, and what law students should do to secure a career in legal finance.
U.S. Commercial Litigation Finance Industry – Call to Association!
There is no other way to express it; the US commercial litigation finance industry is under assault from a variety of different interest groups and the industry lacks a homogenous voice to counter the opposition and to communicate its strong benefits.
No doubt, many industry participants are well aware of the recent report by a hedge fund short- seller against the industry’s largest participant. While the report raises many issues for consideration, it is also symptomatic of a multi-pronged attack on the industry, whether organized or purely by coincidence. This article is a call for the industry to unite and create an association to represent interests of the various participants and beneficiaries of the industry (lawyers, plaintiffs, funders and investors).
Why Litigation Finance is Suited to Public Markets
The following was contributed by Nick Rowles-Davies, Executive Vice Chairman of Litigation Capital Management (LCM).
The recent and well documented attacks by activist short-seller Muddy Waters on Burford Capital have brought litigation finance into the limelight. Whilst largely focussed on Burford’s accounting methods and corporate governance, the hedge fund’s accusations have raised concerns around the practices and legitimacy of the industry more broadly.
