Litigation Funding: An Update on Returns, Legal Decisions & Emerging Issues
This session will look at emerging key issues and latest developments affecting the litigation funding industry.
Daniel Hall et al v. Harry Sargeant III: Motion to Quash
Defendant's and Non-Party Foley & Lardner LLP's Motion to Quash/Motion for Protective Order Related to Subpoenas for Deposition and Documents in Daniel Hall, Burford Capital LLC, and Dundrod Investments Ltd. v. Harry Sargeant III at the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.
Sergii Lagur et al v. Estera Corporate Services (BVI) Ltd. et al: Judgment
Litigation funding-related judgment in Tetiana Ieremeieva and Roman Yeremeiev, as Respondents/Claimants, v. Estera Corporate Services (BVI) Limited, as Respondent/Defendant, and Sergii Lagur and Stepan Ivakhiv, as Applicants/Defendants, and Sofiia Yeremeieva (a minor), as defendant, at the British Virgin Islands High Court.
Litigation Funding: Financing Claims & Latest Developments
If you're a claimant looking for an investor, an investor looking for a claimant, a litigation funder or interested party wanting to know of emerging issues, or a professional seeking to break into the industry, we have you covered at this month's OffshoreAlert Conference in Miami Beach.
Abi Jaoudi and Azar Trading Corp. v. CIGNA Worldwide Insurance Co.: Order Denying Kelleher Motion
Order & Judgment denying Garrett Kelleher's motion to file a third-party complaint against Deloitte Ireland, Deloitte Malta, and others, reopen contempt proceedings, and re-assess damages in The Abi Jaoudi and Azar Trading Corp. v. CIGNA Worldwide Insurance Co. at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Martine Ollier v. Barclay Pharmaceuticals Ltd. et al: Sequor Law’s Motion to Dismiss
Notice of Motion to Dismiss by Sequor Law in Martine Leone Ollier, a.k.a. Martine Leone Ollier Mekni, of Switzerland, individually and as a shareholder of EMACO Trading Limited v. Barclay Pharmaceuticals Limited, Burford Capital LLC, Kellner Herlihy Getty & Friedman LLP, Sequor Law, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, Neville Paul Byford, and Grant Thornton at the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York.
Martine Ollier v. Barclay Pharmaceuticals Ltd. et al: Burford’s Motion to Dismiss
Notice of Motion to Dismiss by Burford Capital LLC and Kellner, Herlihy, Getty & Friedman LLP in Martine Leone Ollier, a.k.a. Martine Leone Ollier Mekni, of Switzerland, individually and as a shareholder of EMACO Trading Limited v. Barclay Pharmaceuticals Limited, Burford Capital LLC, Kellner Herlihy Getty & Friedman LLP, Sequor Law, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, Neville Paul Byford, and Grant Thornton at the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York.
Simon Hoyle sues Daniel McGowan over Centaur Group ‘freeze out’
British businessman Simon Hoyle is suing compatriot Daniel McGowan in Bermuda for allegedly freezing him out of litigation funder Centaur Group.
Daniel Hall et al v. Harry Sargeant III: Sargeant’s Amended Counterclaim
Harry Sargeant III's Second Amended Counterclaim in Daniel Hall, of England; Burford Capital LLC, of Delaware, and Dundrod Investments Ltd., of Guernsey, v. Harry Sargeant III at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Martine Ollier v. Barclay Pharmaceuticals Ltd. et al: Complaint
Complaint in Martine Leone Ollier, a.k.a. Martine Leone Ollier Mekni, of Switzerland, individually and as a shareholder of EMACO Trading Limited v. Barclay Pharmaceuticals Limited, Burford Capital LLC, Kellner Herlihy Gerry & Friedman LLP, Sequor Law, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, Neville Paul Byford, and Grant Thornton at the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York.
Steven Doré et al v. Island Construction Services Ltd.: Winding Up Petition
Winding Up Petition in Dr. Steven Doré and Dr. Matthew Arnold v. Island Construction Services Limited at Bermuda Supreme Court.
Anthony DiPippa v. Selvyn Seidel et al: Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award
Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award in Anthony DiPippa v. Fulbrook Capital Management, LLC and Selvyn Seidel at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Litigation Funding: An Update On Returns, Legal Decisions & Emerging Issues
This session will discuss emerging developments and issues concerning litigation funding around the world.
Investigative Revolution: How Litigation Funding is Changing the Investigations Industry
This session will look how litigation funding is changing the role of the private investigator and transforming the industry's traditional business model. No longer the supplicant supplier of information, investigators are now assuming greater risk and putting money
Solicitors Regulation Authority v. Richard Emmett et al: Amended Judgment
Amended Judgment in Solicitors Regulation Authority v. Richard Emmett, Lindsay Emmett, Matthew Stokes, Mary Hunter, David Rae, and Dale Stephenson at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
Epicenter Loss Recovery, LLC v. Burford Capital Ltd. et al: Notice of Removal
Notice of Removal in Epicenter Loss Recovery, LLC v. Burford Capital Ltd. and Ganymede Investment Ltd., both of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands, at the U. S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
Abi Jaoudi and Azar Trading Corp. v. CIGNA Worldwide Insurance Co.: CIGNA’s Supplemental Brief
CIGNA Worldwide Insurance Co.'s Supplemental Brief Opposing Garrett Kelleher's Omnibus Motion in The Abi Jaoudi and Azar Trading Corp. v. CIGNA Worldwide Insurance Co. at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Abi Jaoudi and Azar Trading Corp. v. CIGNA Worldwide Insurance Co.: Garrett Kelleher Motion for Relief
Motion of Garrett Kelleher for Relief from Order Denying His Emergency Motion Pursuant to Federal Rule 60 Upon the Ground of Judicial Mistake and Motion for Additional Discovery in The Abi Jaoudi and Azar Trading Corp. v. CIGNA Worldwide Insurance Co. at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Solicitors Regulation Authority v. Richard Emmett et al: Judgment
Judgment in Solicitors Regulation Authority v. Richard Emmett, Lindsay Emmett, Matthew Stokes, Mary Hunter, David Rae, and Dale Stephenson at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
Arrest warrants withdrawn against BVI asset recovery attorney & Irish litigation funder
Arrest warrants in the United States for criminal contempt against British Virgin Islands-based asset recovery attorney Martin Kenney and Irish litigation funder Garrett Kelleher have been withdrawn.
Daniel Hall et al v. Harry Sargeant III: Complaint
Complaint in Daniel Hall, of England; Burford Capital LLC, of Delaware; and Dundrod Investments Ltd., of Guernsey, v. Harry Sargeant III at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Global Distressed Alpha Fund III LP et al v. Hamilton Downing Quinn LLP: Complaint
Defense in Global Distressed Alpha Fund III LP, Global Distressed Alpha Capital I Limited, and Global Distressed Alpha Fund Management Limited, all of Bermuda v. Hamilton Downing Quinn LLP, a London law firm, at the High Court of Justice for England and Wales.
Global Distressed Alpha Fund III LP et al v. Hamilton Downing Quinn LLP: Complaint
Complaint in Global Distressed Alpha Fund III LP, Global Distressed Alpha Capital I Limited, and Global Distressed Alpha Fund Management Limited, all of Bermuda v. Hamilton Downing Quinn LLP, a London law firm, at the High Court of Justice for England and Wales.
Centaur Litigation SPC et al v. Brendan Terrill: Worldwide Freezing Injunction
Worldwide Freezing Injunction in Centaur Litigation SPC, Centaur Litigation Limited, and Centaur Litigation Unit Series 1 Limited, all in Liquidation in the Cayman Islands v. Brendan Terrill, of London, England, at the High Court of Justice of England and Wales.
Litigation Funding Fails: How & Why Law Firms & Funders Came Dangerously Unstuck In Cases Gone Wrong
Litigation funding has taken off over the last few years, with an increasing number of asset recovery cases funded by third parties who are seeking to make a handsome profit. The industry is not without its risks, however. Some cases have backfired spectacularly for participating law firms and funders, leaving them exposed to substantial damages and other liabilities.
How Litigation Funding Is Shaking Up The Legal Industry
This session will explore the notion that litigation funding is the only historically transformative and disruptive innovation since contingencies (1700s) and insurance (1800s).
Centaur Litigation SPC et al v. Brendan Terrill: Complaint
Complaint in Centaur Litigation SPC, Centaur Litigation Limited, and Centaur Litigation Unit Series 1 Limited, all in Official Liquidation in the Cayman Islands v. Brendan Mark John Terrill, of London, England, at the High Court of Justice of England and Wales,
Financing Asset Recovery Attempts: Third-Party Litigation Funding & Success Fees for Asset Recovery Professionals
This session will look at the pros and cons of the burgeoning litigation funding industry.
