The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has released its keenly-anticipated interim report and consultation in its review of litigation funding. Background to the review Earlier this year, the Lord … [Read more...] about Litigation funding – CJC issues interim report and opens consultation
This Vehicle is Reversing – Government seeks to reverse PACCAR funding decision
This week, the Government has introduced a bill which seeks to reverse the effect of the Supreme Court's much-publicised PACCAR decision on litigation funding. That decision, arising out of the … [Read more...] about This Vehicle is Reversing – Government seeks to reverse PACCAR funding decision
Risky business – the danger of doing less
As part of our ESG summer school series, this week we look at possible ESG risks for your organisation. There is no "silver bullet" solution to most of the below, and each organisation will have its … [Read more...] about Risky business – the danger of doing less
Strong step forward for litigation funding in the class action arena
Wednesday 18th August saw confirmation from court that the first consumer group class action claim in the UK – Merricks v Mastercard – could proceed to trial, on the basis that a suitable undertaking … [Read more...] about Strong step forward for litigation funding in the class action arena
Extreme control over proceedings is a costs risk for third party funders
As litigation funding grows in popularity, the court's ability to make heftier costs orders against commercial litigation funders has come into focus. Whether the so-called 'Arkin cap' will apply to … [Read more...] about Extreme control over proceedings is a costs risk for third party funders