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The EU Takes a Step Back: What the Commission's Decision Not to Regulate Litigation Funding Means for Funders

The EU Takes a Step Back: What the Commission’s Decision Not to Regulate Litigation Funding Means for Funders

By Patrick Rode The European Commission has closed the door on EU-level regulation of third-party litigation funding – at least for now. Commissioner Michael McGrath's ...
The Proposed Tax on Litigation Finance in Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

The Proposed Tax on Litigation Finance in Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

By Nick Rowles-Davies Following the 2024 election, Republicans gained control of both chambers of Congress and the presidency. Rather than pursue piecemeal legislation, they ...
Should Legal Funders Be Investing In Law Firms?

Should Legal Funders Be Investing In Law Firms?

By Stuart Hills Recently, we have seen several stories of legal finance funds expressing an interest in buying stakes in law firms. Buying into a ...
Revisiting Third-Party Funding after PACCAR: Insights from the Civil Justice Council’s Report

Revisiting Third-Party Funding after PACCAR: Insights from the Civil Justice Council’s Report

By Dr Can Eken The PACCAR decision has had a profound impact on the third-party funding market. The Supreme Court held that many third-party funding agreements could, ...
Germany's KapMuG Under Reform: What the Latest Legislative Changes Mean for Securities Litigation Funding

Germany’s KapMuG Under Reform: What the Latest Legislative Changes Mean for Securities Litigation Funding

By Patrick Rode Germany's Capital Markets Model Case Act (Kapitalanleger-Musterverfahrensgesetz or “KapMuG") has undergone its most significant transformation since inception. Following reforms that took effect ...
Recoverability of Third-Party Funding Costs in Arbitration: A Review of Current Practice and Its Implications

Recoverability of Third-Party Funding Costs in Arbitration: A Review of Current Practice and Its Implications

By Nick Rowles-Davies Third-party litigation funding (TPF) has become increasingly prevalent in international arbitration. As arbitration remains the preferred mechanism for resolving high-value commercial disputes, ...

Third-Party Litigation Funding

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Third-Party Litigation Funding is the first comprehensive, one-stop reference text designed to help practitioners navigate the complexities of this fast-growing field.