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The Benefits of Financial Transparency Between Funders and Clients

Whilst the debate rages on about the level of disclosure that funders and their clients should provide to the courts, it is important to note that financial transparency and disclosure between a funder and client is one of the best ways to ensure a successful partnership in any funding arrangement….
The Secondary Market’s Role in the Future of Litigation Funding

The future growth and potential scope of the litigation finance market is often discussed in the context of specific sectors or geographic markets in which third-party funding could see increased adoption. However, an important dimension that is on the mind of many industry leaders is the potential for a strong secondary market to take shape,…
Partnership between Sentry Funding and Verify 365 aims to Streamline Compliance Process

As the litigation funding industry continues to mature, the focus of industry leaders will naturally shift from providing the core service of capital provision, to finding ways to innovate and modernize the practice. A new partnership between the UK’s largest panel of litigation funders and a software company demonstrates this drive to optimize the customer…
Funder Highlights the Importance of Privileged Communications

Claimants are understandably cautious when engaging with third-parties during litigation due to the sensitive nature of the information they discuss, and a need to maintain a careful eye on any privileged communications they undertake. However, it is equally important for funders to have a detailed and complete understanding of the case they’re financing and any…
Litigation Finance Regulatory Insights from Sentry Funding

In the United Kingdom, with the unregulated nature of commercial lending, many legal scholars are wondering how the trajectory of litigation investment will unfold. Whatever the case may be, most are certain that given the growing popularity of litigation finance products and services, regulations are not far behind. …
Key Takeaways From LFJ’s Podcast With Tony Webster

On the latest episode of the LFJ Podcast, Tony Webster, CEO of UK-based litigation funding and ATE insurance portal, Sentry Funding, discussed his personal access-to-justice story which led him into the litigation funding industry. Webster outlined how Sentry’s portal works, and the advantages it provides both funders and solicitors in need of funding. …
Episode 63: Tony Webster, Sentry Funding

In this episode, we spoke with Tony Webster, CEO of UK-based litigation funding and ATE insurance portal Sentry Funding. Tony described his personal access-to-justice story which led him to the litigation funding industry, and illustrated how Sentry’s portal works, and the advantages it provides both funders and solicitors in need of funding. He also explained why Sentry is choosing to focus on the smaller end of the claims market–GBP 500,000 and below.
Episode 63: Tony Webster, Sentry Funding
The McLaren case – A Step Forward, or a Step Backward for the UK Class Action?

The following article was contributed by Mikolaj Burzec, a litigation finance advisor and broker. He is also a content writer for Sentry Funding.
The Competition Appeal Tribunal, London’s specialist competition court, has confirmed that a special purpose company led by Mark McLaren, formerly of The Consumers’ Association, will act as the Class Representation. McLaren represents millions of motorists and businesses who bought or leased a new car between October 2006 and September 2015 against five shipping companies that imported cars into Europe.