All articles by Rachel Rothwell – Page 2
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OpinionWhat does 2025 hold for litigation funders?
Amid all the doom and gloom, there are rays of light on the horizon for funders.
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NewsLit funders highlight ‘elephant in the room’ to Civil Justice Council
Funders anxious for a legislative solution to PACCAR bemoan lack of progress as ’Sword of Damocles’ hangs over industry.
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OpinionPACCAR parked as CJC mulls lit funding
Last week, the wheels began turning in earnest in the Civil Justice Council’s litigation funding review.
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NewsLitigation funding regulation back in spotlight as CJC publishes review
Hotly awaited interim report sets out questions for comprehensive review of the sector.
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OpinionRule changes ramp up ADR push
The drive towards alternative dispute resolution is only going in one direction.
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OpinionLit funders look at law firms post-PACCAR
The government needs to move more quickly to ensure that litigation funding agreements are clearly enforceable.
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OpinionWill AI spark a new type of negligence claim?
While artificial intelligence is fast evolving, the pace of change will be controlled by the level of confidence that humans have in these emerging technologies.
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OpinionElection leaves funders in PACCAR purgatory
Litigation Funding Bill fell victim to the election wash-up. So what happens now?
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NewsNext government must 'recognise the urgency' of PACCAR legislation, funders warn
'If it is to be a Labour government, we know they are very keen on access to justice and victims’ rights,' says trade body.
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NewsFunders complain of being viewed as 'walking wallet'
Lawyers’ failure to rein in their fees is the biggest source of tension between firms and litigation funders, according to LSB research.
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NewsCEO of top litigation funder warns against ‘unthoughtful’ industry reforms
Burford boss Christopher Bogart dismisses fee caps as a ‘dumb idea’ - but the company is comfortable with the looming prospect of regulation.
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NewsIn depth: MoJ mulls 'moving the dial' on compulsory mediation
As new measures are introduced for small claims, the MoJ is considering mandatory referral to mediation in higher-value cases
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OpinionShould litigation funders still be worried?
The Civil Justice Council is carrying out a review of litigation funding, which will set out clear recommendations for change.
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NewsMoJ ‘moves the dial’ on mandatory mediation
Procedure for higher value claims 'seems to work well in Ontario', conference hears.
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News'Technical amendments' as government plugs gaps in PACCAR bill
Litigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability) Bill passes through committee stage in House of Lords.
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NewsSmooth ride for PACCAR bill in Lords
Issue of retrospectivity discussed at second reading of Litigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability) Bill.
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OpinionShould litigation funding fees be recoverable?
Change is clearly on the way for the sector, but this does not necessarily mean bad news for litigation funders.
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NewsIn depth: Post-PACCAR plans - lit funding sector enters critical period
Reversing PACCAR was the big talking point at the European litigation funding conference. Delegates also appeared relaxed over the prospect of regulation, but not when it came to a cap on fees.
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NewsLitigation funding legislation introduced into Lords
Government proposes measure to reverse Supreme Court’s ruling in PACCAR.
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OpinionHere’s my plan for cutting motor premiums
The insurance lobby is on the warpath again, but soaring motor premiums are not the fault of injured people.