Patrick Rode

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Patrick Rode is a German-qualified attorney specialising in complex commercial disputes and litigation finance. After starting his career at Latham & Watkins and later joining Chambers-ranked litigation funder Deminor he founded WINDORFER RODE, his Düsseldorf-based firm, which he has led for nearly five years

Patrick advises funders and investors on high-value litigation projects, cross-border enforcement, and secondary transactions, combining legal precision with a commercial understanding of funding economics. Beyond dispute resolution, his practice covers corporate and M&A matters, as well as AI-related governance and compliance, reflecting his passion for the intersection of law, technology, and innovation. He also acts as a trusted advisor to professional athletes, particularly footballers, navigating the legal and financial complexities of modern sports careers..

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AI Disputes in 2026: The End of “Move Fast and Break Things” Five Jurisdictions, One Message – Prove You Moved Responsibly, or Pay the Consequences

February 4, 2026

By Patrick Rode This article follows the 23rd WLF Litigation Summit panel on “Artificial Intelligence Disputes: Liability, Regulation & Ethics in Litigation” | Dubai, January 20, 2026 The question is no longer whether artificial intelligence will generate litigation – it’s whether companies can prove they deployed AI responsibly when disputes inevitably arise. This was the central theme that emerged from ...

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

December 6, 2025

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 announcement this week that the Commission will “prioritise monitoring” rather than legislating marks a significant victory for the funding industry and closes a chapter of regulatory uncertainty that has shadowed the sector for years. The ...
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Germany’s KapMuG Under Reform: What the Latest Legislative Changes Mean for Securities Litigation Funding

November 25, 2025

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 in July 2024, the mechanism for bundling securities claims has been fundamentally reshaped – with major implications for litigation funders operating in Europe's largest economy. From Experimental Legislation to Permanent Fixture Originally introduced in 2005 ...