Addressing common questions about litigation funding ethics

Commercial legal finance is increasingly recognized as an industry norm. And its increasing use among law firms and large and small businesses alike has spawned an increase in commentary and questions—and regrettably, misinformation—about its use. And while there has been discussion by some about legislative and rules proposals in this regard, the vast majority of courts and legislatures have declined to impose unnecessary regulation—implicitly recognizing that legal finance already is regulated by the courts and adjudicating bodies before which parties litigate their claims.

Below a series of articles provides basic answers to the most typical of the types of questions we are asked at Burford.