Benefits of using a Broker
Donna Nortcliffe• August 1st, 2022
Solicitors have a duty to advise their clients with regards to potential insurance/funding options available to them under the SRA Standards and Regulations (“STaRs”). This can be time consuming when in the midst of dealing with a litigation matter and … Continued
TheJudge remains top ranked broker for litigation finance in Chambers & Partners 2022
Thejudge• July 5th, 2022
TheJudge is delighted to announce that for the third year running it has been ranked Band 1 in the Litigation Funding Brokers UK category. “Their understanding of the disputes process coupled … Continued
Alternative billing without additional risk? Litigation Insurance can help.
Thejudge• June 26th, 2022
As recently reported in City A.M., an overwhelming majority of the UK’s most prominent law firms are now facing pressure from their existing and prospective clients to cut the costs of their services and make use of alternative billing arrangements. … Continued
Chief Justice highlights the need to consider litigation funding reform for access to justice in Ireland
Thejudge• April 29th, 2022
The Chief Justice of Ireland has spoken out, identifying reform of third-party litigation funding, as a possible means through which access to justice can be improved in Ireland. Ireland is one of the last jurisdictions in the world where litigation … Continued
RENEWAL OF DIAC RULES INCLUDE UPDATES ON THIRD PARTY FUNDING AND COSTS RECOVERY
Thejudge• April 29th, 2022
On the 2nd of March 2022, the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (“DIAC”) published the DIAC Arbitration Rules 2022 (“the 2022 Rules”). The Rules follow the re-launch of DIAC by Decree No. 34 of Year 2021, which abolished existing arbitration centres … Continued
New Delaware Supreme Court decision opens door to recovering cost of litigation funding
Thejudge• April 29th, 2022
In the U.S., the general rule is that each party in a legal proceeding pays its own costs and fees. There are some exceptions under which federal courts, and occasionally federal agencies, may order the losing party to pay the … Continued
Disbursement Funding for SME business disputes
Kyle Hunter• April 29th, 2022
In the current climate, many businesses are increasingly looking for creative ways to fund litigation, particularly in relation to the funding of disbursements or expenses. Disbursement funding can be obtained to assist with the costs of items such as counsel’s … Continued
Solicitor’s Duties and Obligations
TheJudge• March 11th, 2022
Solicitors have always had a duty to comply with the standards and regulations set by the SRA and on 25 November 2019, the SRA Standards and Regulations (“STaRs”) came into force. STaRs sought to simplify the handbook but also, for … Continued
Tech Giants fail in bids to reveal ATE premiums in the CAT
Thejudge• March 7th, 2022
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (“CAT”) has refused to disclose a proposed representative claimant’s after-the-event insurance premiums to Google, ruling for the second time in recent months, that to do so would give the defendant an ‘unfair tactical advantage’. As part … 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
Chambers acknowledges TheJudge as Top Ranked Litigation Broker
TheJudge• July 29th, 2020
TheJudge Global are delighted to announce that we have been recognised as one of the leading litigation funding brokers in the UK, achieving Band 1 status in the Chambers and Partners directory. Matt Amey has also been recognised as a … Continued