VWM Capital

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More and more, AI-enabled analytics systems are helping litigation funders target funding and manage risk. At VWM Capital, we use a combination of lawtech and decades of financial and legal experience to make smarter funding decisions. Replacing intuition with intelligence, sophisticated algorithms help us predict case outcomes with a high probability of success. Unlike traditional portfolios, which focus on larger, high-profile cases, our innovative use of lawtech allows us to spread funding across a large surface area of relatively low-sum cases, all of which are protected by ATE insurance. This means we can offer investments that promote access to justice while also offering risk diversification benefits. Welcome to smarter litigation funding. Find out more about algorithms, ESG investment and litigation funding at the link in the comments. #LitigationFunding #LitigationFinance #LawTech #LegalTech #ESGinvestment #SocialImpactInvesting

Independence and transparency are the cornerstones that underpin ethical legal financing. They lie at the heart of our approach: ▪️ We ensure that our role as funders is clearly delineated. ▪️ We only use litigation funding agreements that are ethically grounded. ▪️ We ally with law firms but understand they have complete autonomy in the decision-making process related to their client’s case. ▪️ We engage in ongoing reviews to highlight any potential emerging conflicts of interest. Legal financing opens the doors to justice for those who could not otherwise afford it – and as an asset class it can offer ESG and risk diversification benefits. We act ethically so you can invest ethically. Find out more about ESG investment and legal financing at the link in the comments. #AlternativeInvestments #LitigationFunding #LitigationFinancing #LitigationFinance #LitigationFund #ESGinvestment #SocialImpactInvesting

For investors looking for an alternative asset class that is uncorrelated to traditional capital markets, litigation funding is becoming increasingly popular. 📊 The maturity of the sector is reflected in the rich data available for assessing track records. 💡 One of the areas we focus on is optimizing our case selection process, using AI-based technology to help identify cases with a high likelihood of not just a successful outcome, but also settling before they reach court. 🔒 The use of insurance and capital protection products such as After The Event (ATE) insurance is now an established part of the landscape – and this is great news for those considering investing. Learn more about investing in litigation funding at the link in the comments. #AlternativeInvestments #LitigationFunding #LitigationFinancing #LitigationFinance #LitigationFund

At VWM Capital, all the claims we fund are protected by After-the-Event (ATE) insurance. Here’s why: Civil litigation cases in England and Wales are subject to a ‘loser pays’ rule set out Part 44 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). This means the losing party has to pay the legal costs of the successful party. ATE insurance offers protection in the event a claim is lost – the insurance covers adverse legal costs, which include the defendant’s legal fees, disbursements and expenses. But ATE insurance isn’t the only way we manage risk. By using industry-leading lawtech, not only do we improve the accuracy of our case preselection, but we can also fund a large number of low-sum cases, diversifying risk. Find out more at the link in the comments ⬇️ #LitigationFunding #LitigationFinancing #LitigationFinance #LitigationFund #LawTech #LegalTech #ATEInsurance #ATE #AfterTheEvent

Debates over litigation funding’s regulation have missed the point, according to a new academic study published in the Southern California Law Review. These debates have focused on the litigation side and ignored the financial implications. Rather than considering such funding solely from a legal viewpoint, we should widen the lens and look at how, in commercial terms, it “promotes marketplace efficiency and should be encouraged”. Using the concept of ‘non-market strategies’, it is argued that companies use the courthouse to gain advantages in their marketplace. Any limitations on this create limitations on the market – and these are especially harmful for small to medium-sized companies that rely on such third-party funding. Read the full study at the link in the comments ⬇️ #LitigationFunding #LitigationFinancing #LitigationFinance #LitigationFund

The value of legal services exports from the UK continues to grow, rising from £6.07bn (2018) to £7.25bn (2022), according to the latest International Data Insights from the Law Society. There is a growing demand internationally for English law expertise: The London Commercial Court remains the leading international centre for resolving complex commercial litigation. It delivers more judgments than New York, Dubai and Qatar. More maritime disputes are referred to London than anywhere else in the world. English law is frequently used as the governing law in international arbitration. On the international scene, business is certainly booming for English law. Take an in-depth look at the insights at the link in the comments below ⬇️ #LawSociety #EnglishLaw #LitigationFunding #LitigationFinancing #LitigationFinance #LitigationFund

Insurers and litigation funders are increasingly collaborating to deliver third-party legal financing opportunities. This was the key takeaway from a recent round table event hosted by the Legal Funding Journal. Here are some voices from the floor: Steve Jones (MD, Gallagher): “Insurers and funders are collaborating and the result is increased choice for clients.” Jeremy Marshall (MD, Winward UK): “The relationship between insurers and funders is a team effort. Without a good relationship, you’re not going to get off the ground. Insurers will play a bigger role in both the front and back end of a transaction.” Michael Perich (Head of Litigation Insurance, Lockton Companies): “All of the parties are more aligned. There’s a lot more collaboration and innovation, which is a good thing.” Find out more about VWM Capital’s ATE insurance-backed funding at the link in the comments below ⬇️ #LitigationFunding #LitigationFinancing #LitigationFinance #LitigationFund #ATEInsurance #ATE #AfterTheEvent

The use of AI in the legal sector has almost quadrupled in the last year. A survey by LexisNexis found that 41% of lawyers now use generative AI for work purposes – a massive leap from just 11% in July 2023. Bhavisa Patel, director of legal technology at Eversheds Sutherland, explains that it is AI’s ability to streamline operations that makes it so essential: “Legal research, document review, and contract analysis become simpler and quicker, allowing lawyers to concentrate on strategic work.” At VWM Capital we use AI to enhance our case selection for litigation funding investment opportunities. Industry-leading lawtech allows us to identify the cases with the highest probability of success, minimizing risk and maximizing profit for investors. Find out more at the link in the comments below ⬇️ #LitigationFunding #LitigationFinancing #LitigationFinance #LitigationFund #LawTech #LegalTech #AI

The potential of AI technology is almost endless. At VWM Capital, AI-based lawtech is a key part of our case preselection process, allowing us to analyze cases at scale and make funding more widely available. We believe AI has the power to be transformative for the legal space, and can ultimately further the ethical aspirations of businesses in any industry. While many are keen to embrace these possibilities, ethical considerations must be integral to technological progress. Over on the Legal Funding Journal, CEO of the Johnson Firm and Stellium, Anthony Johnson, voiced his thoughts: “As law firms grapple with the delicate balance between innovation and ethical considerations, they are tasked with navigating the minefield of AI ethics, AI bias, and synthetic data. Nevertheless, within these formidable challenges, law firms are presented with a singular and unparalleled opportunity to shape the landscape of AI law, copyright ownership decisively, and AI human rights.” Read the full opinion piece at the link in the comments below ⬇️ #AlternativeInvestments #LitigationFunding #LitigationFinancing #LitigationFinance #LitigationFund #AItechnology