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Litigation Funder LCM Hires London Investment Manager From Augusta Ventures

James Foster has more than 25 years' experience in litigation and dispute resolution in the building and construction sector, LCM said.
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UK Court Claims Plummet, But Lawyers Predict 'Surge' Post-Pandemic

New research has found that claims dropped by 65% in the past month, but litigation is expected to pick up in due course.
2 minute read

International Edition

Five Financing Options for Law Firms in Challenging Times

Some ways of improving a law firm's financial situation are tried and tested, others are more novel.
5 minute read

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Burford Suspends Dividend, Leaders to Funnel Bonuses Back Into Business

It comes as fellow AIM-listed company Ince announces board changes in view of the economic turmoil wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 minute read

International Edition

Litigation Funder LCM's First-Half Profits Rise as Law Firm Alliance Pays Off

The funder said its strategic alliance with an unnamed international law firm has proved "exceptionally valuable."
2 minute read

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Litigation Funder Omni Bridgeway Hires More Staff, Continues New Zealand Expansion

The company has already invested in several class actions in New Zealand.
2 minute read

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Australia's Attorney General Launches Inquiry Into Class Action Funders' Profits

The attorney general, Christian Porter, said the number of class actions filed in Australia over the past seven years has tripled, with the overwhelming majority bankrolled by litigation funders who are not licensed, not regulated and often demand up to 30% of settlement funds.
3 minute read

International Edition

IMF Bentham Rebrands as Omni Bridgeway

The Omni Bridgeway name has over three decades of history, compared to two for IMF Bentham.
2 minute read

International Edition

Litigators Join Forces to Launch UK-Wide Pro Bono Initiative

The initiative's revenue will fund the new National Pro Bono Centre and frontline advice agencies which provide assistance to those unable to afford legal services.
2 minute read

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Litigation Funding Leader Burford Warns of Profit Dip

The company sought to minimize the impact of the dip, pointing to litigation successes in January 2020 and a record high in funding commitments. Investors responded positively to the news.
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