Results for tag: "Litigation Funding Investment"

In the legal context, litigation funding investment, also known as legal financing or third-party litigation funding, is the practice where a third-party provides financial support to a plaintiff involved in litigation in return for a portion of the judgment or settlement. The market for litigation funding has evolved as a means to ensure access to legal proceedings for parties who may otherwise lack the resources to pursue a lawsuit. It also allows investors to diversify their portfolios by investing in legal claims as an asset class. This type of funding is most commonly used in complex commercial litigation, international arbitration, and class action lawsuits. The industry is regulated to various extents across different jurisdictions, with regulations aimed at ensuring transparency, fairness, and the avoidance of frivolous litigation. Notable companies in the litigation funding investment market include Burford Capital, which specializes in commercial dispute finance; Omni Bridgeway, known for enforcement of judgments and international arbitration; and Harbour Litigation Funding, which offers funding for litigation and arbitration across multiple jurisdictions. Other players include Litigation Capital Management, known for its expertise in the legal and insolvency markets, and Longford Capital Management, focusing on investments in commercial legal claims. Show Less Read more