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11-Apr-2021

Unwilling but able: how to successfully enforce favourable judgments or awards against evasive debtors

In a webinar for the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Australia, Omni Bridgeway Investment Manager Leanne Meyer chatted with our Head of Enforcement for Asia, Marjolein van den Bosch-Broeren, about the role a dispute funder plays in enforcing judgments and awards from unwilling or evasive debtors and early steps in-house counsel can take to safeguard collectability.

07-Apr-2021

A Lone Star opportunity? A new U.S. epicenter for patent claims.

All signs point to the Western District of Texas as the next hot spot for U.S. patent litigation filings. For companies and claimants looking to pursue infringement claims, litigation funding can be utilized to help see their cases through trial.

05-Apr-2021

Dispute funding for financially distressed companies

Ken Epstein of Omni Bridgeway, along with other panelists, provide valuable insight into the fundamentals of litigation finance and how it can be used by companies facing financial distress or insolvency in this Turnaround Time podcast.

31-Mar-2021

Why royalty disputes reign in mining-related commercial litigation and arbitration

In the mining sector, disputes over royalties are some of the most common types of litigation. We discuss the latest trends in the industry, and why they may be ripe for litigation finance.

29-Mar-2021

Leaders League bestows top rankings to Omni Bridgeway’s US, UK and Europe teams for funding litigation and arbitration

Omni Bridgeway is again recognized by Leaders League for its expertise as a leading litigation funder in several regions around the world.

29-Mar-2021

Omni Bridgeway supports appropriate regulation of litigation funders in New Zealand

Litigation funding is becoming a more regular feature of the legal landscape in New Zealand, particularly in the funding of large multi-party actions. However, there are no specific legislative or regulatory provisions that apply to litigation funding and no statutory class actions regime.

25-Mar-2021

The proposed cap on litigation funders’ returns would deny access to justice for many victims

A number of sensible reforms to Australia’s 30-year-old class action system are underway, with the ‘light touch’ regulatory regime that has drawn legitimate criticism starting to get a little heavier.

25-Mar-2021

Financial transparency the best policy for funders

As litigation finance continues to grow in international markets, the English Court of Appeal issued a judgment earlier this year sending a strong message that funders be well capitalised and transparent about their financial position. Alistair Croft discusses this recent case, as well as Omni Bridgeway’s stance on these matters as a listed company.

24-Mar-2021

Mining companies may be digging in for more disputes with sovereigns

As mining companies brace for increased financial pressures related to COVID-19, many are finding themselves engaged in increased legal disputes. In our Beyond Hourly podcast, we dive into some of the important issues for mining companies to consider in a post-COVID economy.

18-Mar-2021

Omni Bridgeway recognized by National Law Journal with Top 3 and Hall of Fame Honor in its 2021 Best Of publication

The National Law Journal’s 2021 “Best Of” list is out and Omni Bridgeway received honors in their Hall of Fame and ranked Top 3 as a law firm funding provider.

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16-Mar-2021

Global litigation funder Omni Bridgeway offers funding to Folli Follie Bondholders

Omni Bridgeway is prepared to offer a litigation funding arrangement to holders of the Folli Follie Bonds issued by FF Group Finance Luxembourg II SA and guaranteed by Folli Follie Commercial Manufacturing and Technical S.A.. Alcimos Limited shall be cooperating with Omni Bridgeway in its efforts to assemble a group of claimants in relation to the proposed litigation funding arrangement.

03-Feb-2021

Omni Bridgeway continues its strategic global expansion with three senior hires in EMEA

Omni Bridgeway expands its global footprint with exciting new hires, Ms Anna-Maria Quinke and Dr Martin Metz join the team in Cologne Germany, and Camilla Godman joins the team in London.

27-Jan-2021

Omni Bridgeway now services Latin America

Making litigation finance solutions available around the world is a cornerstone of Omni Bridgeway’s business. The company is delighted to announce the formation of its Latin America Group, which will bring litigation and arbitration funding solutions and judgment enforcement and distressed debt capabilities to countries including Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, and Peru.

21-Dec-2020

New Zealand combustible cladding class action filed in High Court

Omni Bridgeway and leading New Zealand law firm Russell McVeagh announce proceedings have commenced in the High Court of New Zealand against manufacturers of Alucobond PE core cladding products.

08-Dec-2020

Omni Bridgeway funds Australian inventor in IP infringement claim against Coca-Cola

Omni Bridgeway is pleased to support Australian innovation by financing a claim for local inventor Veraseal Pty Ltd against Coca-Cola over the alleged IP infringement of its drink container patent - helping Veraseal pursue its legal rights to protect its patented invention.

18-Sep-2020

Omni Bridgeway hires build on company’s expertise in corporate and IP funding and increase gender diversity on investment committee

Omni Bridgeway continues its US expansion with three new hires in New York, bringing on Megan Easley and Austin Ginnings as Legal Counsel and increasing gender diversity on its US investment committee with the addition of Martha E. Solinger.

01-Sep-2020

Omni Bridgeway welcomes Tim DeSieno as Global Director of Distressed Debt and Senior Investment Manager

Omni Bridgeway is delighted to welcome renowned leader in emerging markets debt restructuring, Tim DeSieno as its new Global Director of Distressed Debt and Senior Investment Manager. Mr DeSieno will be based in New York and will be responsible for developing Omni Bridgeway’s global distressed debt business, which the Company has decided is a key part of its strategic growth.

18-Aug-2020

Omni Bridgeway to fund claims against UBS in connection with Folli Follie bond offering

Omni Bridgeway today announces that it will fund the claims of a significant group of bondholders against leading Swiss Investment Bank UBS AG concerning the Bank’s role in the 2017 sale of Swiss franc-denominated debt for Greek retailer Folli-Follie Commercial Manufacturing and Technical SA (Folli Follie) that has since defaulted.

28-Jul-2020

Omni Bridgeway resolves to fund claims on behalf of Wirecard AG shareholders against Ernst & Young GmbH

Omni Bridgeway announces that it has resolved to fund proposed litigation to be brought by shareholders of Wirecard AG against its auditor, Ernst & Young GmbH.

17-Jul-2020

Omni Bridgeway invests in Japanese legal business to provide access to justice for Japanese claimants

Omni Bridgeway Limited announces a new legal finance facility and an equity investment in an exciting new Japanese business providing Japanese clients with access to justice, without the associated costs and risks of pursuing their claims.

Case Studies

Shareholder action against Novo Nordisk A/S

We are funding a proposed claim against Danish healthcare company Novo Nordisk A/S, on behalf of institutional investors who purchased their shares on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.

In Singapore's first funded commercial litigation, Omni Bridgeway assists an artist to recover revenue

Omni Bridgeway is funding a talented interdisciplinary artist and her design studio to gain a declaration of copyright ownership in Singapore in respect of high quality photographs they produced of a number of luxury hotels and, through proceedings in the US, seek damages for their extensive infringement on a variety of third party commercial websites over the last decade.

An infrastructure construction company turns to Omni Bridgeway

Our client, an infrastructure construction company, concluded an agreement with an African state (via its Ministry for Works) to rehabilitate a roadway between two major cities.

Major Japanese trading house recovers its debt in full from Mexican steel company AHMSA

We funded a US$8.75 million claim by a major Japanese trading house, who found themselves in a dispute with Mexican steel company AHMSA (Altos Hornos de Mexico S.A) after AHMSA entered administration and failed to pay for Roll Grinding equipment.

Multi-jurisdictional enforcement claims for German construction firm against Ukrainian football club

We conducted a multi-jurisdictional enforcement for a German construction conglomerate against a Ukrainian professional Football Club.

Turkish construction company turns to Omni Bridgeway to recover debts from Uzbekistan government

Having exhausted all avenues to enforce a favorable Award and recover monies owed by a parastatal of the Republic of Uzbekistan an exasperated Turkish construction company turned to Omni Bridgeway to devise and execute a recovery plan.

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Beyond Hourly Podcast

Tune in now to Omni Bridgeway’s BEYOND HOURLY podcast to learn about advancements in legal services that drive economic value.

Episode 24

Mining Disputes Part 2: Commercial Disputes in the Mining Industr‪y‬

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Episode 23

Mining Disputes Part 1: International Arbitration and Investment Treaty Dispute‪s

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Episode 22

Negotiation strategies for commercial dispute resolution - how to set up for success – Part 2

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Episode 21

Negotiation strategies for commercial dispute resolution - how to set up for success – Part 1

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Video Library

In Practise: How are cases orginated?

Typically, cases come to Omni Bridgeway in three ways: from clients directly (e.g. a company in dispute), from the clients’ lawyers who might recommend third-party funding as a solution or from other professional advisers such as accountants. Omni Bridgeway’s Ruth Stackpool-Moore discusses how cases typically come to funders in this video with In Practise.

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Events

Apr 13, 2021

Ethics in International Arbitration Award Enforcement

Juris Legal Information

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Webinar

Speaking: Dana C. MacGrath

Apr 16, 2021

Litigation funding solutions: what options are available to IPs and private clients

ERA Legal

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Webinar

Speaking: Heather Collins

Apr 19, 2021 - Apr 23, 2021

IP Portfolio Building at Different Stages of Growth

IP Counsel Cafe

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Virtual event

Speaking: Stephanie Southwick

Apr 26, 2021 - May 05, 2021

It takes a village: Monetizing the full value of intellectual property

World IP Forum

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Virtual event

Speaking: Sarah Tsou

Apr 27, 2021

Cutting Edge Issues in Commercial Arbitration

New York Law School

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Webinar

Speaking: Dana C. MacGrath

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