Litigation funding in England and Wales is undergoing a period of accelerated change, shaped largely by developments in the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). While class action cases in the CAT—especially opt-out claims—may seem a niche concern, the legal and commercial issues arising from them are setting precedents with much broader implications for funded litigation across the jurisdiction.

The Court of Appeal’s ruled unanimously today in Gutmann v Apple Inc & ors , that litigation funders can take their fee before any damages are distributed to class members.

We are pleased to share that Sarah Breckenridge recently spoke at the TL4 Competition Next Gen Summit, contributing to a panel discussion on "Securing Litigation Funding and Examining the Standards for Funding Structures/Returns Across Jurisdictions."