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Strong relationships within the funding industry are invaluable for litigators. A well-connected litigator can attract better funding terms for clients while generating referrals for themselves. Are your connections setting you up for success? Let’s connect to explore opportunities! #Networking #LitigationFinance

As we look toward 2025 and beyond, what trends will define the future of litigation financing? Our CEO, Charles Agee, shared his expert insights on the evolving landscape of the industry. Check out his predictions in Jon Campisi's article for The American Lawyer Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eBRzWU8a

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗼𝗻: 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 – 𝗔 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 We’re excited for the upcoming release of our 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗺 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. This comprehensive resource addresses the ethical and practical considerations of client-directed litigation funding, making it an essential tool for modern law firms. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay ahead in this evolving landscape. Contact us to ensure you receive a copy or sign up at https://lnkd.in/g7MXpzhE to stay connected.

Charles Agee, CEO, and Wendie Childress, Managing Director and Counsel of Westfleet Advisors, co-authored chapter two in Handbook on Third-Party Funding in International Arbitration (2nd Ed.), a landmark resource covering relevant issues surrounding third-party funding. Highlights include the following: ✅ How third-party funding supports access to justice by mitigating costs and risks. ✅ Reviews the challenges in securing funding, including market opacity and ethical conflicts. ✅ The critical role of funding advisors in streamlining the process and securing favorable terms. This is a must-read for those navigating litigation finance! 🔗 Explore more: https://lnkd.in/gw2gkScz #litigationfinance #thoughtleadership #lawfirms #westfleetadvisors

Happy New Year, See you in 2025!

Happy Holidays from your Westfleet Advisors team!

At Westfleet Advisors, we help clients avoid time-consuming mistakes such as: ✅ Approaching funders before being fully prepared ✅ Failing to anticipate standard diligence requests ✅ Getting bogged down in unproductive negotiations ✅ Losing momentum at critical junctures. Our organized processes offer clear timelines as we manage parallel discussions with multiple funders, coordinate information flow, and maintain critical deal momentum. Learn more at our Insights Blog https://lnkd.in/epKW4PYw

Overlooking potential conflicts of interest or ethical considerations in litigation financing can be particularly problematic when attorneys recommend that their clients seek capital to pay the lawyers' own fees. Engaging with impartial advisors like Westfleet Advisors during the litigation finance process can protect you and your clients. Learn more on our Insights blog: https://lnkd.in/giNSFkXZ #litigationfinance #lawfirms #westfleetadvisors

"As litigation finance continues to evolve—with growing case law, new regulations, and increased scrutiny by courts and legislatures—ensuring that all parties (lawyers, litigants, and funders) follow best practices is more important than ever. If you're uncertain about the right approach—and it often varies depending on the situation—don’t hesitate to reach out. Westfleet Advisors is here to provide expert guidance." COO Jim Batson https://lnkd.in/gKX_5Vg2 #litigationfinance #lawfirms #westfleetadvisors

As the litigation funding market matures, with more than $12.4 billion in deployed capital in the U.S., it has become essential for law firms and clients as they seek funding. The tension between funders’ marketing promises to litigation parties and their obligations to investors fundamentally shapes how deals are priced and structured and, more importantly, whether they are completed at all. Read more on our latest blog, Caught in the Middle: Westfleet Advisors on the Impact of Divided Loyalties in Litigation Funding Terms. https://lnkd.in/epKW4PYw #litigationfunding #lawfirms #westfleetadvisors