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TheJudge and Burford host breakfast briefing on Insolvency
TheJudge• February 12th, 2015
TheJudge & Burford hosted a successful breakfast briefing at The Waldorf Hilton on 27th January, which saw some of the leading insolvency lawyers and IP’s get together to discuss the removal of insolvency’s carve out from LASPO, and the impact … Continued
2014 – A YEAR IN REVIEW
TheJudge• December 13th, 2014
As Christmas approaches, we take the opportunity to look back over some of the key changes in the litigation funding sector. 1. No refunds for broken DBAs It’s not often that we get a stocking filler from the MOJ, but … Continued
RCAN and Osborne Clarke Seminar – Funding in CIS Arbitrations – What You Need To Know
TheJudge• November 5th, 2014
18:00 on Wednesday 5 November 2014 Osborne Clarke, One London Wall, London, EC2Y 5EB The continued global emergence of third party funding has changed the way many claimant parties now approach international disputes. There are more funding opportunities for clients … Continued
Expanding Market: A New Litigation Funder Launches in the UK
TheJudge• September 11th, 2014
IMF Bentham Europe have recently launched in the UK via a joint venture with hedge fund Elliot Management Corporation. As long-established funder with their roots in Australia, IMF Bentham may prove to be an exciting addition to the UK market. … Continued
Mergers & Acquisitions – Financier Worldwide
TheJudge• July 28th, 2014
Mergers and acquisitions: unlocking a deal through insurance An outstanding legal dispute, whether already in the courts or merely contemplated, can frustrate a merger or acquisition. Where the target company is facing a sizeable claim for damages, even if the … Continued
Mistakes to avoid when approaching third party funders
TheJudge• April 15th, 2014
This article was first published in the Global Arbitration Review online news, 15 April 2014 www.globalarbitrationreview.com Far from encouraging unmeritorious claims, arbitration funders turn down the majority of cases they’re asked to finance. James Delaney, director of London-based funding … Continued
March 2014 Litigation Funding Update
TheJudge• March 13th, 2014
Litigation and Arbitration boutiques –Stimulating the funding and insurance market as competition takes effect A review of the past six months has demonstrated the effects of increased competition on the funding market for commercial litigation and arbitration. As the largest … Continued
ALF Rolls Out New Capital Adequacy Demands
TheJudge• March 11th, 2014
The Association of Litigation Funders (ALF) has set new capital adequacy requirements and complaint procedures for its third party funder members. The changes which were announced this week were met with approval by the Civil Justice Council, who wished ALF … 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
