Leginar - Litigation Financing & Alternative Investments

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Here's everything you need to know about litigation financing as an asset class.

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Experienced Investors

Understanding Risk

Evaluate potential returns and associated risks

Primary risks include case loss, longer-than-expected case duration, and potential recovery issues even with favorable judgments.

Cases are evaluated based on legal merit, damages calculation, defendant ability to pay, and the track record of legal counsel.

Historical returns range from 20-40% annually, though individual case returns can vary significantly.

Industry-wide, approximately 10-20% of funded cases result in complete loss, though this varies by case type and selection criteria.

Begin by completing our investor qualification process, reviewing available cases, and selecting investments that match your risk profile.

You'll need to provide accredited investor verification, complete KYC requirements, and sign investment agreements.

Most cases resolve within 12-36 months, though complex litigation can take longer.

Litigation investments are generally illiquid until case resolution, though some secondary market options may be available.

Distributions follow a waterfall structure: legal fees, case expenses, investor principal, then profit sharing as agreed.

Settlements are typically faster than trials and often result in quicker returns, though amounts may be lower than trial victories.

Returns are generally taxed as capital gains. Consult your tax advisor for specific implications.

Investors receive quarterly case updates, significant development notifications, and detailed settlement reports.

General Questions

Getting Started

Learn the fundamentals of litigation investing

Litigation financing is an alternative investment where investors provide capital to support legal cases in exchange for a portion of any settlement or judgment.

Unlike stocks or bonds, litigation financing returns are uncorrelated with market movements, offering true portfolio diversification.

You can invest in commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes, arbitration cases, and class action lawsuits.

Minimum investments typically start at $25,000, though this varies by case and platform.