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Webcast URL: https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/litigation-financing-2018/

Litigation financing has helped companies from SMEs to large corporations in dealing with commercial disputes through litigation or arbitration. Its concept involves a third-party that provides funding for legal costs in return for an agreed sum to be recovered from any damages. This has been used by legal firms and corporate counsel as a form of risk management and has quickly grown into a robust industry.

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide the audience with an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent trends and developments in Litigation Financing. Speakers will give highlights to the opportunities and pitfalls surrounding this significant topic. They will also present key strategies and practical tips.

Key topics include:

- Litigation Financing: Framework

- Significant Trends in 2018

- The Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2018

- Identifying Red Flags

- Common Risks and Pitfalls

- Opportunities and Challenges

- What Lies Ahead

1st Segment

James Batson, Investment Manager, Legal Counsel

Bentham IMF

- What is commercial litigation finance and how does it work?

- How can private equity firms benefit from using litigation funding?

- What are the business valuation/balance sheet benefits of litigation finance?

- What are the accounting benefits for private equity firms?

- What should private equity firms look for in a litigation funder?

2nd Segment

Edward A. Reilly Jr., Co-Founder & Principal

Themis Legal Capital

- How does litigation funding create value for the portfolio company?

- Enabling the portfolio company to create value by pursuing cases that might otherwise not be brought because of financial considerations

- Facilitating liquidity events in circumstances where the portfolio company is engaged in litigation

- Leveraging litigation claims as a financing tool

- How would PE firm’s invest in litigation financing?

- Specialty finance company model

- Establishing a captive fund

- Investing in companies that are engaged in significant litigation

- Investing in specific litigation assets

This is a must attend event for anyone interested in understanding the significant issues relating to Litigation Financing.

During this LIVE Webcast, you will hear:

- Detailed guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & practitioners.

- Hear directly from key thought leaders

- Interact directly with panel during Q&A

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