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ARE CLASS ACTIONS IN THE UK CAT A SAFE HAVEN OR SINKHOLE FOR LITIGATION FUNDERS?
Matthew Amey June 18th, 2024

This article was first published in ThoughtLeader4Disputes Magazine, Disputes Issue 13 – International Insights; Q2’s Perspective for Commerical Disputes.  If you asked someone unfamiliar with litigation funding what type of a case might be most in need of external finance, … Continued

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Can an ATE policy be good security in a claim where there are allegations of dishonesty or fraud?
Erso June 5th, 2023

Matthew Amey of TheJudge recently wrote an article for Practical Law on the High Court’s judgment in Saxon Woods Investment Ltd v Francesco Costa and others [2023] EWHC 850 (Ch). He considers the questions the court will examine when deciding … Continued

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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

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Large indemnities for group claims– the new norm?
Erso March 11th, 2020

Put your case in pole position: TheJudge closes a policy with over £30m of cover With the rise in group litigations, in particular in the competition and securities sector, it’s natural that demand for adverse costs insurance policies with high … Continued

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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

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Will artificial intelligence revolutionise the litigation funding market any time soon? (Spoiler alert) Probably not!
Verity Jackson-Grant September 26th, 2019

It is no secret that applying for litigation funding can be arduous and time consuming. On the one hand, it’s no surprise that it might take some time to convince a funder to invest potentially millions of pounds in the … Continued

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What’s the deal with DBA insurance?
Verity Jackson-Grant August 12th, 2019

Insurance is an increasingly popular option to mitigate the financial risk of a damages-based agreement. Verity Jackson Grant explains how it works and the potential benefits for your firm. Most disputes lawyers will have come across cases that would have … Continued

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Funding and insurance for insolvency disputes
Verity Jackson-Grant July 15th, 2019

Administrators and liquidators have always had to take a creative approach to funding insolvency claims. Often lacking the funds to pay legal fees, they have been amongst those to benefit the most from the ability to combine CFAs, litigation funding … Continued

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Don’t fall foul of the updated SRA obligations
Verity Jackson-Grant May 1st, 2019

Unless you are new to dispute resolution, it is likely you’ll have a good understanding of litigation funding and After the Event (ATE) insurance. You probably have your fair share of “go-to” contacts that you call when the need arises. … Continued

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