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End of the Line?
James Blick• June 30th, 2013
Following Lord Justice Jackson’s review of civil justice, the introduction of the Jackson reforms has fundamentally changed the landscape of the litigation market. No more can a claimant take out After the Event Insurance (ATE) at whatever cost the insurers … Continued
You Still Have Options
James Blick• April 26th, 2013
It is a common misconception that once patent litigation has commenced or is being contemplated, it is too late to manage and offset the associated legal costs risks. It is certainly true that it would be too late to consider … Continued
Lewis Silkin Tie Up
TheJudge• March 19th, 2013
Lewis Silkin Launches Litigation Funding Panel with TheJudge by Katy Dowell Lewis Silkin has launched a litigation funding panel to help clients get cases off the ground in a move that is expected to become increasingly common following the implementation … Continued
Funding Litigation with Third Party Funders
TheJudge• December 6th, 2012
There is a new and burgeoning market of specialist funding companies offering money and expertise to help businesses large and small unlock the value tied up in their legal disputes. These funders are known as Third Party Funders (TPF) and … Continued
Finding the Right Legal Team for Litigation Funding
James Delaney• October 4th, 2012
The right choice may make your in-house team a profit center by Adam Greaves and James Delaney While many companies have yet to discover the benefits of “off balance sheet” litigation funding arrangements, others are beginning to embrace them, particularly … Continued
New SRA Code of Conduct
TheJudge• October 30th, 2011
On 6th October 2011, the SRA’s new code of conduct came into force. Section IB 1.16 of Chapter 1 Client Care ‘indicative behaviours’ states that lawyers must discuss the insurance and/or financing options available to all clients. This obligation existed … Continued
