Erso News & Insights
What LCM’s Run-Off Tells Us About Litigation Funding
Litigation Fund, LCM’s move into run-off highlights the challenges of managing litigation risk, even for an established funder. We explore what its results reveal about case selection, duration, adverse costs and capital discipline—and why protecting capital matters as much as deploying it.
Google Shopping damages: what the claims tell us about funding
The Google Shopping damages cases have produced headline-grabbing awards, but they also show how long and costly a claim can be before any money is recovered. PriceRunner’s funding arrangement offers a useful starting point for claimants weighing third-party finance against self-funding and insurance.
The UPC’s long reach — and what it means for funding European patent enforcement
The Unified Patent Court is no longer an experiment — it is reshaping the economics of European patent enforcement. For claimants, law firms and funders, the real question is whether the UPC’s speed, reach and jurisdictional complexity can be turned into recoverable value.
The BGH Truck Cartel Ruling: What It Actually Means for Funders
Germany’s highest court has delivered one of the most significant rulings to date on funded mass claims and the implications for litigation funders could be substantial. In our latest piece, we look at what the BGH truck cartel ruling actually says, where the uncertainty now lies, and why underwriting discipline and claim structure are likely to come under far greater scrutiny going forward.
EU-Wide Regulation of Funding on Pause: Current Position and Divergence Across Member States
The European Commission has paused EU-wide regulation of third-party litigation funding, leaving a fragmented, Member State–led regulatory landscape in place while reserving the option to revisit the issue in future.