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Bentham and leading members of the Quebec bar and academia meet to discuss questions relevant to the future of litigation funding in Canada.

The readers of Canadian Lawyer have spoken, and once again have identified Bentham IMF as one of their top litigation funders.

Upon completion, the merger will form a global leader in disputes financing, with resources to provide seamless service to clients and their advisors throughout the globe.

Learn how litigation funding can help companies access the court system in local and cross-border insolvency matters.

We are frequently asked why a well-capitalized corporate entity would use litigation funding. A recent article published by Institutional Investor provides some answers.

The Supreme Court of Canada agrees to hear an appeal in a case funded by Bentham IMF involving a lawsuit against Callidus Capital Corporation, in a matter that will shape Canadian law on litigation funding.

Each month, we aim to update the legal community on issues related to litigation funding in Canada, and also on broader news in the industry.

As litigation funding continues to grow in Canada, how can claimants differentiate between funders and make an informed choice for their funding needs?

Since Bentham IMF commenced operations as the first commercial disputes funder in Canada, there has been significant growth in the number and range of clients looking to implement a litigation funding strategy. As the industry evolves in Canada and across the globe, Bentham IMF is delighted to announce exciting leadership developments.

Bentham IMF is delighted to announce that well-known international arbitration expert Annie Lespérance, FCIArb has joined our Montreal team in the capacity of Legal Counsel.

Last month’s Ontario Superior Court costs decision in a personal injury-type case, Davies v. Clarington (Municipality), caught our attention. It puts into sharp relief the differences between companies who offer loans for personal injury litigation and funders like Bentham who provide funding for corporate-commercial claims and class actions.

Private Equity firms and their advisors are increasingly recognizing the value of partnering with experienced litigation funders. This blog post discusses some of the ways that litigation funding can add value to a PE manager's strategy.

The Ontario Superior Court recently approved a funding agreement whereby the funder will pay for class counsel’s legal fees as the case progresses, in exchange for a return at the conclusion of the case. This arrangement enables the matter to proceed where the client is not able to pay legal fees, and the law firm is not able to carry its fees throughout the case.

As Bentham IMF celebrates its third anniversary in Canada, Chief Investment Officer Tania Sulan reflects on the company's achievements and what lays ahead for our business and the litigation funding industry in 2019.

It's the season for partnership announcements, and the team at Bentham congratulates newly minted partners! As new partners look for ways to add value, it is worth considering the commercial litigation funding tools offered by Bentham.

In May 2018, British Columbia modernized its International Commercial Arbitration Act by largely adopting the 2006 amendments to the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration.

The litigators at Bentham IMF’s Toronto office do not have traditional legal jobs. And so, it’s fitting that they do not work in a traditional law office. Instead, the open concept brick-and-beam space represents a different approach. “As soon as I walked in here I knew this would be a creative, innovative and fun place to work,” says Bentham lawyer Paul Rand.

When a company is considering whether to commence litigation, it will typically assess both the “soft” and “hard” factors at play/Lorsqu'une entreprise songe à intenter un recours judiciaire, elle évalue généralement les facteurs « intangibles » et les facteurs « tangibles » en jeu.

Bentham’s litigation funding agreements have been the subject of three recent class action decisions. Learn more:

Recent proposed changes to the rules governing investment treaty arbitrations demonstrate the growing use and evolution of third party funding in international arbitration.