Litigation finance for private equity & venture capital

We fund the litigation. Your portfolio company focuses on its business.

Capital allocation constraints in private equity, venture capital and corporate venturing can leave valuable commercial claims unfunded in portfolio companies.

Use our litigation funding to de-risk the litigation and our team’s expertise to boost your litigation strategy, all the while protecting capital ratios and eliminating “above the line” litigation expenses.

5 benefits of litigation funding for PE & VC portfolio companies

1.  Litigation without the financial risk

We meet the costs of litigation on behalf of the portfolio company on a non-recourse basis, including After-The-Event insurance premiums to cover adverse costs, eliminating the financial risk of pursuing commercial claims.

2.  Overcome capital allocation constraints

Use our non-recourse finance to pay the legal costs, and keep your equity investment focused on delivering the portfolio company’s business plan.  Our finance leaves capital ratios intact.

3.  Independent strategic support

We are more than just capital.  We are a team of experienced litigators.  We can provide valuable independent views on strategy and are here to help.

4.  Favourable accounting treatment

Our funding eliminates recurring external litigation costs, increasing underlying earnings which may support a higher exit valuation.

5.  Simplified M&A

Transfer external litigation costs to us instead of the buyer, simplifying disclosures and the negotiation of related warranties.  The buyer acquires a target with a potential monetary or strategic windfall if the litigation is successful, without inheriting any cash cost.

Why Private Equity & Venture Capital firms choose us

  • non-recourse finance

    Our finance is provided on a non-recourse basis – if the claim is unsuccessful, we are owed nothing. The capital can be used to fund litigation or support business operations. Either way, capital ratios are left intact.

  • Tailored solutions on flexible terms

    We provide finance tailored to the business’ needs. We can fund all or part of the fees or fund the ATE insurance premium or deed of indemnity.

  • Litigation without the financial risk

    Our finance solutions can eliminate the downside of pursuing commercial claims.

  • Level up against your opponents

    Our capital and strategic expertise restores the balance, promoting earlier settlements based on merits.

  • Partnerships with leading law firms

    We have strong relationships with leading law firms and lower cost boutiques to fit the case if required.

  • ALF Code of Conduct Compliant

    As a member of the Association of Litigation Funders we comply with its Code of Conduct that sets capital adequacy requirements and preserves the claimant’s control over case strategy and settlement decisions.

  • Independent case support

    We are a team of experienced litigators. When requested to do so, we can provide valuable independent advice on strategy.  We are here to help.

Balance Legal Capital LLP is a funder memberR
of the association of Litigation Funders