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Litigation Insurance Blessed by the Irish Courts
James Blick• September 22nd, 2014
The Irish High Court has handed down a significant judgement in Greenclean Waste Management Ltd v Leahy which legitimises the use of After the Event legal expenses insurance in Ireland. The case related to a professional negligence claim brought by … Continued
Delegated Acceptance Scheme
TheJudge• September 12th, 2014
A new addition for the insolvency market It is now possible through TheJudge to arrange a delegated acceptance scheme, which enables the firm to obtain policies with up to £500,0000 of cover for their clients in just 48 hours. These … Continued
White & Case Win £8 Million Judgement for Client
TheJudge• August 13th, 2014
White & Case Win £8 Million Judgement for Client Supported by Funding Arranged by TheJudge TheJudge is proud to report that on Wednesday 2 July 2014 the High Court of Justice handed down a judgement for £8 million in favour … Continued
The problems law firms faced last year – Are you geared up for 2014 PII renewal?
Katie Armstrong• July 28th, 2014
Know your insurer: buy cheap, buy twice Insurers dropping out of the market last year left some law firms with no insurance and in a last minute panic to find cover. This resulted in many law firms paying two premiums, … Continued
Case Example: How much do litigation funders prices differ for large cases?
Matthew Amey• July 4th, 2014
As brokers we are often asked by clients about the difference in pricing among funders. While we cannot discuss the specifics of live cases, we can highlight some key features of a recent deal which illustrates just how variable the … Continued
Case studies – examples of cases actually being funded & insured
TheJudge• March 13th, 2014
If you’ve ever wondered what types of cases are being funded and insured, we’ve updated our case examples page to demonstrate a mix of claimants ranging from FTSE 100 business through to SMEs and insolvency practitioners who have successfully secured … Continued
Damages Based agreements-A reality for law firms through risk management
TheJudge• March 12th, 2014
While debate continues as to whether the MOJ will permit partial DBAs (agreements where the lawyer takes a US style contingency fee), a number of practices have already grabbed the bull by the horns and started to test the waters … Continued
Cross-undertaking in damages – Insurers can remove the risk
TheJudge• January 13th, 2014
Litigation insurers have routinely provided solutions to tackle clients’ legal fee exposure, both adverse and own side costs. Where security for costs is an issue almost all insurers can now offer a deed of indemnity or a bond to run … Continued
2013 Key Highlights: A look at the years litigation funding market highlights
TheJudge• December 30th, 2013
January – March 2013 An unprecedented surge in the volume of applications for ATE insurance in the run up to implementation of the Jackson reforms. Conservative estimates suggest around 6-7 times the normal volume of completed ATE insurance agreements during … Continued
