Tag Archives: Woodsford
Woodsford-Funded Claimant Awarded £12.6 Million in Damages in Scottish Court
The harmonious relationship between a funder, a law firm and the claimant is at the center of the ongoing success of the litigation finance industry. However, as a recent judgement demonstrates, there are occasions where funders must support claimants who have been failed by their legal counsel, and as a result, lost out on a…
Woodsford-funded Class Action Against Rail Companies Expands its Scope
The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has become a hotbed of activity for class action style lawsuits, as consumers look to achieve legal and financial redress against powerful companies. Many of these claims would not be able to succeed without the support of litigation funders, as is once again being demonstrated in a claim brought…
Dutch class action progressing against Airbus relating to large-scale corruption and bribery
For many years, Airbus allegedly facilitated large-scale bribery and corruption in its aviation business. Airbus did not adequately inform the investing public about its wrongful conduct. Investigations by various authorities subsequently resulted in Airbus having to pay a fine of approximately € 3.6 billion (US$ 4 billion).
Woodsford Funds Class Actions Against Hyundai and Kia in Australia
As class actions continue to gain interest and investment from the litigation funding industry, the automotive sector remains an area full of opportunities, with consumers empowered to bring claims against manufacturers accused of malpractice or deceptive behavior. …
Woodsford and Phi Finney McDonald Partner on Australian Class Action
As class action activity continues to increase in jurisdictions across the globe, investor-led claims are becoming an increasingly frequent occurrence and funders are standing ready to provide the needed capital. The filing of a new class action in Australia looks set to continue this trend, with a claim being brought against one of the country’s…
Law Firm Continues to Fight $1.8 Million Award to Woodsford
An ongoing dispute between a funder and law firm continues, as Hosie Rice lodges objections to a US Magistrate Judge’s recommendation that Woodsford receive a $1.8 million award. This follows on from LFJ’s reporting last month that the Magistrate Judge Sherry Fallon had recommended the federal district court in Delaware confirm the award to Woodsford….
Judge Recommends Confirmation of $1.8 Million Award for Woodsford
\Despite the mutually beneficial partnership between litigation finance companies and lawyers, one ongoing dispute in U.S. federal court had placed a spotlight on a strained relationship between a funder and law firm. However, the dispute between Woodsford and Hosie Rice, which LFJ originally reported on in September, looks closer than ever to being resolved….
Major World-Wide Talent Expansion at Woodsford
ESG financier and litigation investor Woodsford is proud to announce a new class of team members joining the firm’s global enterprise. …
Woodsford Discusses Approach to IP Litigation Funding
There has been much commentary in recent months on the role of litigation finance for intellectual property disputes, as it continues to represent a large share of all third-party funding commitments. In a new podcast, Woodsford shared its perspective on this area of funding, breaking down why litigation funding is so sought after in this…
Woodsford Outlines the Benefits of Litigation Finance for Corporates
An increasingly common talking point among litigation funders is that in-house counsels and CFOs are growing more open to using third-party funding when pursuing legal action. However, as LFJ recently reported, one of the biggest hurdles for funders to overcome when persuading corporates to consider outside financing is the difficulty in demonstrating what the tangible…
