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THE WESTFLEET INSIDER: 2024 LITIGATION FINANCE MARKET REPORT

In its sixth iteration of The Westfleet Insider, the most authoritative report on the state of the U.S. commercial litigation finance industry, Westfleet observed a further contraction in deal volume that continued from 2023. Capital commitments to new deals fell by 16% in 2024, resulting in a market that is nearly 30% smaller than levels reached in 2022.

2023 CONFIDENTIALITY WHITE PAPER

Download Litigation Funding and Confidentiality: A Comprehensive Analysis of Current Case Law to learn best practices concerning how to protect confidential information when communicating with litigation funders.

THE WESTFLEET INSIDER: 2023 LITIGATION FINANCE MARKET REPORT

The 2023 edition of The Westfleet Insider represents the fifth year in which Westfleet Advisors has published its widely-cited, data-driven report on the US commercial litigation finance industry.

Last year’s results are indicative of an industry in a state of flux, with some notable players exiting the industry, numerous professionals making lateral moves, and capital commitments to new deals contracting by nearly 14%.

THE WESTFLEET INSIDER: 2022 LITIGATION FINANCE MARKET REPORT

The 2022 edition of The Westfleet Insider represents the fourth year in which we have published statistics on the US commercial litigation finance industry, and certain industry conditions and trends are becoming clear. One of these trends is that demand for litigation financing continues to increase with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In fact, new capital commitments to law firms and their clients grew by nearly 16% in 2022, the largest year-over-year growth rate ever reported in this publication.

THE WESTFLEET INSIDER: 2021 LITIGATION FINANCE MARKET REPORT

We are pleased to present the 2021 edition of The Westfleet Insider, our annual report on the state of the U.S. commercial litigation finance industry. This report represents the third consecutive year for which Westfleet has analyzed industry data collected directly from funders, and our analysis reveals signs of an industry that is maturing.

THE WESTFLEET INSIDER: 2020 LITIGATION FINANCE MARKET REPORT

The second annual Litigation Finance Market Report reflects Westfleet’s commitment to reduce information barriers and help potential users gain a better understanding of the industry. The 2020 edition builds off of the first report by adding historical context and new metrics that contribute additional depth to our updated market analysis.

THE WESTFLEET INSIDER: 2019 LITIGATION FINANCE MARKET REPORT

Westfleet’s 2019 Litigation Finance Market Report is an informational resource to help potential users better understand the size and scope of the industry, as well as the variety of financing sources available to them.

Download the 2019 Litigation Finance Market Report to access the first-ever detailed analysis of the U.S. commercial litigation finance industry.

LEVERAGING LITIGATION ASSETS WHITE PAPER

Our white paper, Leveraging Litigation Assets to Optimize Cost-Cutting in the Face of the Economic Downturn, is an informational resource that helps corporate counsel to think strategically and creatively to monetize high-value legal claims while simultaneously reducing costs.

Download Leveraging Litigation Assets to Optimize Cost-Cutting in the Face of the Economic Downturn to learn more about how to structure a complete solution for eliminating expenses while preserving upside.

LITIGATION FINANCE OVERVIEW

Westfleet’s Litigation Finance Overview is a three-part article series (originally published by Bloomberg Law, January 2020) that describes the various sources of litigation funding available in the market and the trade-offs of working with each type, as well as provides an analysis of the benefits and risks of litigation funding relationships across client types.

Download the Litigation Finance Overview for access to:

• Profile of Litigation Funders

• Litigation Finance Client Types

• Benefits/Risks Comparison Chart