Litigation funding in the UK has been largely dominated by national or even global firms based out of London, who have traditionally focused on the lucrative market within the capital and surrounding regions. However, a new funder is seeking to widen access to financing for underserved regions in the country, with Thaxted Capital launching its new service out of Manchester.
An LFJ Conversation with Michael Kelley, Partner, Parker Poe
Litigation funding in the UK has been largely dominated by national or even global firms based out of London, who have traditionally focused on the lucrative market within the capital and surrounding regions. However, a new funder is seeking to widen access to financing for underserved regions in the country, with Thaxted Capital launching its new service out of Manchester.
Speaking with the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School, Jack Bradley-Seddon, founder of Thaxted Capital, described the need for wider regional representation, as well as funders who cater to the small-cap funding cases that require under £1 million in commitment. Thaxted has already secured £25 million in funding from Sandton Capital Partners, which singled out the new firm as a much-needed entrant into the market that can bring a unique approach.
Mr Bradley-Seddon is also an alumnus of the Judge Business School, where he was awarded an EMBA in 2020, and has previously worked as an associate at both Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld and Bench Walk Advisors.
