Webinar: Discovery and Litigation Funding in US Federal Courts
Date: Thursday 23rd September 2021
Time: 12pm – 1 pm ET (9am – 10 am PT)
Register here.
One of the most common questions raised early in the litigation funding process is about discovery – how can information about a […]
In-house legal departments face tremendous financial and operational pressure.
Most general counsel believe that technological modernization and more effective management of spend on outside counsel could result in cost savings. But most lack the resources to actually bankroll modernization and more effectively manage outside counsel. Companies […]
It is hard to miss the fact that litigation funding is undergoing exponential growth internationally and now constitutes a multi-billion dollar global industry.
Canada is no exception to this trend; judicial treatment of funding is increasingly favorable and contingency fee arrangements are being used by the […]
On Friday 30th July 2021, Woodsford delivered a considered public submission to UNCITRAL in respect of the Secretariat’s draft provisions on the regulation of third-party funding in Investor-State Dispute Settlement.
“Woodsford respectfully disagrees with the Working Group’s belief that further regulation […]
Woodsford welcomes the recent further liberalisation of the third-party funding regime in Singapore.
In late June, the Singapore Ministry of Law announced that its third-party funding framework would be extended to cover certain proceedings in the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC), domestic arbitration proceedings and […]
Woodsford is recruiting a Vice President of Business Development in the United States.
The Vice President of Business Development will focus on growing Woodsford’s US business, including identifying and pursuing valuable law firm relationships and investment opportunities. The role is best suited for someone who is […]
On Friday 25th June 2021, Woodsford delivered a considered public submission to the Australian Treasury and Attorney General in respect of the Joint Consultation Paper entitled ‘Guaranteeing a minimum return of class action proceeds to class members‘.
You can read Woodsford’s […]
Woodsford again recognised as one of the world’s leading litigation funders by Chambers and Partners.
Woodsford is delighted that our continued global growth and increased international presence has again been recognised by Chambers and Partners. Ranked among the top 5 funders in […]
Woodsford is recruiting a Financial Controller (London).
We are looking for an experienced, qualified accountant (minimum 8 years post-qualified) to join our London-based Commercial Team which currently consists of the Commercial & Finance Director, a Commercial Officer and Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper.
The successful applicant will work closely with […]
Woodsford is pleased to announce the promotion of Alex Hickson to Senior Investment Officer.
Alex, an Australian-qualified lawyer with significant experience in financial services and consumer protection group actions in both Australia and the United Kingdom, joined Woodsford in August 2019 as an […]
Woodsford is the first overseas funder to be authorised to fund class actions in Australia.
We are delighted that we have been granted an Australian financial services (AFS) licence by the Australian Securities Investment Commission (ASIC) authorising us to fund class […]
Woodsford is recruiting a senior business development professional in the United States.
The Litigation Finance Specialist will focus on business development, including identifying and pursuing valuable law firm relationships and investment opportunities in the U.S. The role is best suited for someone who is highly […]
Your guide to the law and practice of litigation funding in Australia.
The 5th edition of Litigation Funding, published by Lexology has recently been updated.
The guide covers the law and practice of litigation finance in 18 key […]
Your guide to the law and practice of litigation funding in England & Wales
The 5th edition of Litigation Funding, published by Lexology has recently been updated.
The guide covers the law and practice […]
In an article that appeared in February’s edition of ‘Litigation Funding‘ (published by the Law Society of England & Wales), Woodsford’s Alex Hickson looks at the UK Supreme Court‘s decision in Merricks v Mastercard dismissing Mastercard’s […]
On Wednesday 10th March, Woodsford delivered a considered response to the Aotearoa New Zealand’s Law Commission / Te Aka Matua o te Ture Project on Class Actions and Litigation Funding
You can read Woodsford’s response here.
Woodsford welcomes the pro-access to justice decision of the England & Wales Court of Appeal in DAF v The Road Haulage Association & UK Trucks Claims Limited [2021] EWCA Civ 299 that was handed down by the Court of Appeal earlier today […]
Recently Updated: Your overview guide to the law and practice of funding international arbitration.
As part of the 5th edition of Litigation Funding, published by Lexology and edited by our very own Steven Friel and Jonathan […]
Litigation Funding 2021 – your global guide to the law and practice of funding in 18 key jurisdictions.
Woodsford is proud that the 5th edition of Litigation Funding, published by Lexology and edited by our very […]
