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Single Case Funding

LitFin finances its clients individual claims at any stage across all main European jurisdictions.

Our minimal threshold for an individual dispute is EUR 4 million, however, we are always considering the cases even below this level should they meet our investment criterias.

LitFin’s successful track record of single case funding covers commercial disputes, international arbitrations, as well as claims arising from medical and accounting misconduct and other legal areas.

After signing a non-disclosure agreement, we listen to our clients or their legal representatives. Based on the available legal documents and budgets, we initially assess the case. At this stage, we often instruct external experts to review prospects of success, expected costs and length of a particular claim. If the case fails our basic investment criteria, we inform you quickly.

Shall our investment criteria be met, we issue a term sheet with indicative terms. In order to conduct further due diligence and commit further financial and human resources in comprehensively assessing the case, we enter into an exclusivity agreement with a prospective client. All costs are paid by us.

The investment committee reviews the overall case presented and makes a final decision on our intention to fund this case.

Once approved, we enter into a funding agreement with the claimant. We pay legal costs regularly and on time. Our dedicated case managers monitor the progress of the case on regular basis, with an instructed legal team evaluating the risk, and providing an expertise and support when required.

1. Initial assessment

After signing a non-disclosure agreement, we listen to our clients or their legal representatives. Based on the available legal documents and budgets, we initially assess the case. At this stage, we often instruct external experts to review prospects of success, expected costs and length of a particular claim. If the case fails our basic investment criteria, we inform you quickly.

2. Indicative offer

Shall our investment criteria be met, we issue a term sheet with indicative terms. In order to conduct further due diligence and commit further financial and human resources in comprehensively assessing the case, we enter into an exclusivity agreement with a prospective client. All costs are paid by us.

3. Investment commitee

The investment committee reviews the overall case presented and makes a final decision on our intention to fund this case.

4. Investment

Once approved, we enter into a funding agreement with the claimant. We pay legal costs regularly and on time. Our dedicated case managers monitor the progress of the case on regular basis, with an instructed legal team evaluating the risk, and providing an expertise and support when required.

After signing a non-disclosure agreement, we listen to our clients or their legal representatives. Based on the available legal documents and budgets, we initially assess the case. At this stage, we often instruct external experts to review prospects of success, expected costs and length of a particular claim. If the case fails our basic investment criteria, we inform you quickly.

Shall our investment criteria be met, we issue a term sheet with indicative terms. In order to conduct further due diligence and commit further financial and human resources in comprehensively assessing the case, we enter into an exclusivity agreement with a prospective client. All costs are paid by us.

The investment committee reviews the overall case presented and makes a final decision on our intention to fund this case.

Once approved, we enter into a funding agreement with the claimant. We pay legal costs regularly and on time. Our dedicated case managers monitor the progress of the case on regular  basis, with an instructed legal team evaluating the risk, and providing an expertise and support when required.

FAQ: Funding process explained

What are the basic requirements to obtain funding?

Although each matter is assessed individually, strong merits of successful result, likely duration, legal representation, jurisdiction and chances of collectability together with minimal claim value of EUR 4 million are main factors always considered.

Does it cost me anything if the case is not successful?

No, LitFin’s right to a minority share (typically 20-35 %) is given only in case of successful outcome. You do not have to repay anything shouldn’t the case succeed.

How long does it take to consider my request?

The length of assessment of each claim is depending of its complexity, however, in most cases the process does not take more than several weeks.

What does our cooperation look like after funding has been approved?

In most single cases we are just monitoring the litigation process, however, sometimes we work closely with our client’s legal representatives so we can share our expertise and experience and help to maximize value for our client.

Do you meet our requirements? Contact us.