Litigation Insurance Experts

United Kingdom

Founded in 2000, TheJudge is a global leader in litigation insurance and funding solutions. We specialise in arranging After the Event (ATE) insurance, Damages-Based Agreement (DBA) insurance, and other bespoke litigation risk covers for law firms and their clients.

What We Do

Our services includes arranging the following: 

Award Enforcement Insurance
Insurance to mitigate enforcement risk in arbitration proceedings, typically claims against sovereign states.

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Adverse Costs Insurance to protect the client against an adverse costs order (Fee-Shifting Insurance)
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Litigation Insurance for IP and Patent Disputes,
Specialist litigation insurance solutions for intellectual property and patent disputes, including portfolio-based arrangements.

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DBA & CFA Insurance (WIP Insurance) reduces a law firm’s financial risk when carrying work in progress (WIP) under contingency fee or success fee arrangements.
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Security for Costs Cover, including Anti-Avoidance Endorsements (AAEs) and Deeds of Indemnity
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Judgment Preservation Insurance (Appeal Protection Insurance) protects against the risk of a monetary judgment being reduced or overturned on appeal.
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Litigation Buy-Out Insurance, a specialist insurance solution designed to ring-fence known or potential legal liabilities, enabling M&A transactions to proceed with confidence.
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Own-Side Costs Insurance (ATE Insurance) covers the client’s own legal fees and disbursements if their litigation or arbitration is unsuccessful. (Own-Side Fee Insurance).
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Why Choose TheJudge?

  • Over 25 years at the forefront of legal risk innovation

  • Ranked Tier 1 every year since 2020 for Litigation Support by Chambers & Partners

  • Excellent market access and specialist expertise

  • Offices in the UK, US, Canada, and EU

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Closing Our 25th Year: Reflections on a Quarter Century in Litigation Insurance 
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Closing Our 25th Year: Reflections on a Quarter Century in Litigation Insurance 
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This past year marked a significant milestone for TheJudge Group: 25 years dedicated exclusively to litigation risk insurance. As we close that year and step into our 26th, it’s a moment to pause and reflect on what a quarter century in this specialised market has taught us.

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Contingency Fee Insurance: A 101 Introduction for Commercial Litigators
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Contingency Fee Insurance: A 101 Introduction for Commercial Litigators
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How U.S. commercial disputes teams can de-risk contingency work without losing the upside.

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The Evolving Landscape of Litigation Funding & Insurance: What the next generation of disputes lawyers needs to know.
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The Evolving Landscape of Litigation Funding & Insurance: What the next generation of disputes lawyers needs to know.
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TheJudge’ Robert Warner shares some insights into what the next generation of lawyers in the UK need to know about litigation funding and insurance.

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What others say about us

  • "The team at TheJudge have deep industry experience. They are pragmatic and incredibly user-friendly, and the team we have been working with have the perfect blend of insurance and legal expertise."

    – Quotes from Chambers 2025

  • "TheJudge has been central to the ATE/funding market since day one."

    – David Greene, Former President of the Law Society

  • "They secured a novel insurance hedge for our client… with no upfront cost and without requiring a significant contingency fee."

    – Clifford Chance

  • "TheJudge is a sector leader providing bespoke service with deep market knowledge."

    – Quotes from Chambers 2025

  • "I was very impressed with their in-depth knowledge of the market and the products they offer."

    – Client quote, Chambers & Partners

  • "TheJudge is able to work on unique deals and present options on different financial alternatives well."

    – Quotes from Chambers 2025

Talk to our litigation insurance specialists 

If you're considering litigation insurance or looking to reduce the financial exposure of a client or your firm, speak to our team today. We’ll guide you through the process and connect you with the right solution.

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