In a judgment handed down on 4 July 2025, the Court of Appeal held that a litigation funding agreement (LFA) where the funder's return is capped at the amount of damages recovered is enforceable. … [Read more...] about Independence Day – Court of Appeal unanimously upholds revised litigation funding agreements
UK Litigation Funding: reform or retain?
The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has closed its consultation on the future of the litigation funding market, drawing a range of responses from key stakeholders, including legal and regulatory … [Read more...] about UK Litigation Funding: reform or retain?
UK litigation funding: Mastercard settlement approved by court despite funder challenge
On Friday 21 February, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) approved the £200 million settlement in the collective action between MasterCard and Walter Merricks representing 44 million UK consumers. … [Read more...] about UK litigation funding: Mastercard settlement approved by court despite funder challenge
UK Litigation funding: Court deliberation of ‘multiple approach’ back on the timetable
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that it will finally lift the stay on consideration of a crucial question on the validity of litigation funding agreements, potentially reshaping the landscape for … [Read more...] about UK Litigation funding: Court deliberation of ‘multiple approach’ back on the timetable
Litigation funding – CJC issues interim report and opens consultation
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