In this episode, we sit down with Nick Rowles-Davies to discuss Lexolent, an originations platform for litigation finance transactions. Nick explains how the platform works, how funders, lawyers and claimants can…
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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.
Flying High: LCM Lands Portfolio Funding Deal with Aviation Company
by John Freund
written by John Freund
One of LCM’s key areas of focus since its IPO has been the origination and execution of corporate portfolio transactions. The recent announcement of a portfolio funding partnership with a major aviation company, in which LCM will finance 38 worldwide disputes and contractual claims arising from the operations of the company for an initial 5-year rolling period, underscores the funder’s commitment to its corporate portfolio funding strategy.