This diverse panel will discuss a plethora of practical issues relevant to successfully closing litigation funding for a commercial claim from the viewpoints of the various players involved in the litigation funding world from the funder to the insurance provider, and from the lawyer to the expert. The panel will cover topics such as:
- What are the common pitfalls when seeking litigation funding?
- What do funders look for?
- How important is quantum and how to get it right?
- What insurance products should be considered to mitigate risks for all involved?
- Role of jurisdiction and merits of the case in obtaining funding?
- Role of enforcement strategies in obtaining funding?
- How to best manage the legal budget?
- How can each player have skin in the game and how to align their interests?
- Given recent developments, what does the future of funding in the UK look like?
Speakers
- Chris Williams, Vice President – Bench Walk Advisors Ltd
- Joe Skilton, Managing Director – Secretariat
- Harshiv Thakerar, Head of Disputes Risk – Gallagher Insurance
- Iain Quirk KC, Barrister – Essex Court Chambers
- Shivani Sanghi, Partner, Business & Commercial Disputes – BCLP
- Ravi Nayer, Partner, Business & Commercial Disputes – BCLP
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