New challenges in multi-jurisdictional litigation
4 May - 25 May 2021
Session information
Session three: Third party funding in litigation: more than just money - benefits, concerns and new issues: a perspective on the international scenery
Tuesday 18 May (1300 - 1400)
Committee(s)
Litigation Committee
(Lead)
Description
They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but there can be third party litigation funding. Lawyers and clients who are interested in taking advantage of the opportunities litigation funding can provide need to be aware of the risks, costs and practical and procedural issues it can pose in areas such as confidentiality, transparency and ethical considerations.
A panel of leading litigation lawyers and third-party funders discuss key questions, such as:
- What are clients’ expectations about using third party litigation funding?
- What factors should you consider when selecting a funder?
- How do funders assess and value disputes?
- Are your funding arrangements disclosable?
- How do different jurisdictions regulate the use of funding?
- How are disagreements between funders and clients over settlement, strategy or procedure handled?
- Can lawyers enter into arrangements of their own with litigation funders?
Learn how to navigate the use of this important tool in today’s cost-sensitive litigation world.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Robert Schwinger | Norton Rose Fulbright, New York, New York, USA |
Speakers
| Felipe Galea | BMA Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Zachary Krug | Woodsford Litigation Funding, London, England |
| Frank Peters | Bureau Brandeis, Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Louisa Watt | Brown Rudnick, London, England |