If a funded claimant succeeds, should the losing party ever pay the cost of that funding? Following the SICC’s 2 June 2026 decision in DTH v DTF, the answer in Singapore appears, for now, to be highly constrained — but the policy debate over necessity, reasonableness and tribunal discretion is far from over.

Litigation budgets are not simply forecasts of expected spend. They are stress tests that reveal how a case may develop when assumptions change, costs escalate, or opponents litigate more aggressively than anticipated. In this month's Investment Counsel Corner, Bob Knock explains why the strongest funding applications are not built on optimism, but on careful judgment, transparent contingencies and realistic scenario planning.

Litigation finance is facing a difficult period, with write-downs, distressed portfolio sales and growing scrutiny of the asset class prompting renewed debate about the industry's future. In our latest piece, we look at what the current market stress actually tells us about litigation funding, why risk and volatility are inherent to the model, and whether this period may ultimately produce a more disciplined market.

Erso were proud to sponsor and take part in the 4th Annual ITA Conference on International Arbitration in the Mining Sector.

Erso Investment Counsel Bob Knock gives some honest advice for those preparing case summaries when applying for funding.

A selection of investment examples from Erso Capital’s live portfolio, showcasing the diversity of our investments

Erso Capital Launches Second Global Litigation Fund Across Key Sectors 

Erso Capital, an active player in the global litigation finance market, is proud to announce the launch of its second global litigation fund, building on the success of its inaugural 2021 fund.  The new fund will continue to build on the diverse global portfolio of high-value commercial litigation and arbitration disputes, with increased investment in key areas of patent litigation, ESG and mass claims.