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Hong Kong Allows Third Party Funding
Patrick Walsh• July 10th, 2017
On the 14th of June 2017 Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed a law which permits third party funding for arbitrations based in Hong Kong. It does extend to cover arbitrations in other territories where the work associated with the arbitration … Continued
CDR Summer Litigation Symposium
TheJudge• June 23rd, 2017
James Blick to speak at CDR Summer Litigation Symposium 2017 on June, 29th James Blick, Director of TheJudge and head of the company’s US operations is to speak at the forthcoming CDR Summer Litigation Symposium 2017 in London on June, … Continued
Hulk Hogan, Sex Scandal, Revenge…and Litigation Funding
James Blick• September 13th, 2016
The recent case of Terry Bollea v Gawker Media has all of the ingredients of a juicy headline-grabber – aging ex-wrestler sporting a handlebar moustache, a sex-tape showing Hulk Hogan in bed with the wife of his best friend (who … Continued
Robert Warner Joins TheJudge
James Delaney• January 11th, 2016
TheJudge is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Warner as the new Head of Broking Operations. Rob joins us with a wealth of industry experience, having previously been an underwriter at two prominent ATE insurance providers. “I’m delighted to … Continued
Cost shifting in treaty cases
James Delaney• November 4th, 2015
Cost shifting in treaty cases? Step-up Adverse Cost Insurers As little as three years ago most law firms referring treaty cases to TheJudge, were either seeking funding or some form of insurance hedge for the lawyer’s own fees. Adverse costs … Continued
Another Funder Launches Targeting Smaller Commercial Claims
TheJudge• September 13th, 2015
TheJudge has added another funder to its growing panel of third party funders who are specifically targeting commercial disputes that require between £20,000 and £250,000 of funding. This new entrant is another illustration of how the third party funding market … Continued
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
