The author writes "Since its founding in October 2009, Burford has witnessed—and contributed to—significant changes in the business of law. Once niche, legal finance is now a critical tool for ...

In addition to being a qualitatively misleading measure of market size, the commercial funding AUM figure often cited by critics is ripe for misinterpretation, particularly because growth in AUM does ...

An expert Q&A on bankruptcy litigation financing, including available funding options, its value in bankruptcy cases, and best practices for parties seeking litigation financing. Emily is responsible ...

And Pogust Goodhead, a UK law firm backed by US-based Gramercy Funds Management, laid off a fifth of its staff in November last year, with both founders since leaving the firm. Pogust Goodhead is ...

An explanation of third-party commercial litigation financing (also known as alternative or external dispute funding), addressing appropriate situations for its use, ethical concerns, the funder’s ...

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Since 2022, investors have experienced a steady drumbeat of macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty — from a historic increase of over 500 basis points in the fed funds rate, to war in Ukraine and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Jun 24, 2025, 09:08am EDT Jun 25, 2025, 02:18pm EDT An image ...

Litigation funding is often misunderstood, sparking debates that overlook it’s vital role in promoting access to justice. The recently published article, Litigation financing and the threat it poses ...