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Beyond adverse costs cover
Robert Warner• September 26th, 2022
This blog was first published by Thomas Reuter’s Practical Law Dispute Resolution Blog on 21 September 2022. Clients increasingly ask for “alternative fee” options, and most lawyers are now well-versed in discussing litigation funding as a part of that. In … Continued
Insolvency litigation in 2021 – Q&A
Thejudge• October 3rd, 2021
Many people had predicted a huge rise in insolvency litigation in 2021. What are you seeing, and what’s your prediction for the future? As one of the busiest litigation insurance brokerages in the UK, we often spot trends in litigation, … Continued
If you reap what you sew, is seed funding always the best solution?
Matthew Amey• July 23rd, 2021
When it comes to pushing the envelope on the application of litigation funding, lawyers are sometimes known to try and persuade a funder to provide so-called “seed funding”. This is a relatively small commitment of funds to pay for disbursements or fees that … Continued
Erso Capital, DBAs and the need for transparent discussions
Robert Warner• May 30th, 2021
As reported by The Lawyer and various other media outlets, February saw the launch of Erso Capital, a litigation finance company affiliate to TheJudge Group. While much of the media attention focused on Erso’s extensive access to capital (exceeding $1bn), … Continued
Court of Appeal decision in Zuberi v Lexlaw ushers in new era for DBAs
Matthew Amey• February 24th, 2021
I have extolled the virtues of Damages-based agreements (DBAs) for clients and law firms in commercial litigation since they became permissible in England and Wales in 2013. They are a simple and straightforward form of fee arrangement, that creates a … Continued
