For firms with limited experience in #litigationfinance or limited appetite for risk, single-case financing solutions offer an ease of execution, says Chip Hodgkins of Statera Capital. #LitigationFunding LF Dealmakers Forum

The LF Dealmakers Forum panelists agree that even when a firm doesn't have a robust portfolio of contingency matters, if they have an appetite for risk-sharing arrangements, funders can work with them to develop a portfolio relationship. #litigationfinance

Alternative structures in the #litigationfunding market include a "basket of single case financings" (as opposed to true portfolio) as well as claims monetization (cash payment to client at outset of relationship). LF Dealmakers Forum

Litigation finance can also help provide a bridge to enable a firm to monetize a judgment quickly, before the judgment is actually paid. #litigationfunding LF Dealmakers Forum

Key considerations for law firms across #litigationfunding deal types include maintaining fiduciary responsibilities to clients, navigating ethical disclosure issues, and addressing accounting questions. LF Dealmakers Forum

Litigation funders do not control strategic litigation decisions, always careful not to encroach on the attorney-client relationship. The client drives how and when a settlement occurs. But it's important to be aligned in purpose. LF Dealmakers Forum

Law firms are getting non-recourse financing through #litigationfunding, which lessens the risk to the firm and is ultimately built into the pricing offered by funders.LF Dealmakers Forum

On Monday, VP & Legal Counsel Michael Perich will be joining the Washington Arbitration Week panel “Third-Party Funding: Developments, Pitfalls and Looking to the Future” to discuss the ins and outs of financing international arbitration matters. Register: hubs.li/H0BzjTs0 #LegalFinance

We are proud to present our second annual Litigation Finance Market Report. The Westfleet Insider features data and commentary on the size, scope and focus of U.S. commercial litigation finance. Download it now: hubs.li/H0FtzPl0 #LitigationFinance #LitigationFunding

Despite the onset of a global pandemic and resulting disruption, the total dollars committed by #Litigation funders to new investments last year grew by 6% over the prior year – to $2.47 billion. Learn more in our report: hubs.li/H0Fvf3y0 #LitigationFinance #LegalFinance

Between June '19 and June '20, 46 active litigation funders managed a combined $11.3 billion in assets allocated to US commercial #Litigation investments, an 18% increase from the previous year. Download our report for additional data and key insights. hubs.li/H0FzhnV0

Our CEO, Charles Agee, is excited to present the keynote speech at “Investor Insights into Litigation Funding” this Thursday (2/4). He will be discussing our second annual Westfleet Insider and providing all attendees unique insights about the #litigationfinance market.

The average size of the funding deals we analyzed in our 2020 Litigation Finance Market Report was $7.8 million. Single matter deals averaged $4.5 million, while portfolio transactions averaged $12.8 million. Read the full report today: hubs.li/H0Fzhp60 #LitigationFinance

18% of all #LitigationFinance capital deployed last year was for #PatentLitigation matters, and 80% of client-directed portfolio transactions involved patent infringement #Litigation. Download The Westfleet Insider to explore this and other key insights: hubs.li/H0FzmRM0

Recently published results from a publicly traded funder support Westfleet’s prediction that the pace of commitments for new #litigationfunding deals would increase in the 2nd half of 2020. Read about this #litigationfinance insight and others here: hubs.li/H0Fz5c00

The #litigationfunding industry continues its rapid maturation. U.K. Insurer Thomas Miller created a new $1 billion #litigationfinance fund, Erso Capital. Read more about this development here: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/in…

A federal jury ordered Intel to pay Fortress-backed VSLI Technology $2.175 billion for patent infringement. This verdict could signal an uptick in patent litigation finance activity, which is already the largest area for funding according to our most recent Westfleet Insider.

Great article from Lionfish Litigation Funding (UK) Ltd. highlighting the importance of competitive tension in the litigation funding process. #litigationfinance hubs.li/H0PLHRb0

Westfleet Advisors and CEO Charles Agee were recognized by Chambers and Partners as Band 1 #LitigationFunding advisors in the US for 2021. We are humbled by this honor and thank you for your continued support. hubs.li/H0RfqGb0

What are five key reasons lawyers struggle to secure #litigationfunding? In a recent Law360 article, CEO Charles Agee offers advice and insights on beating the odds and maximizing the chances of closing a deal. Find out more: hubs.li/H0Vmlff0