The Importance of Litigation Finance
Litigation finance is the practice of providing capital to fund legal cases in exchange for a portion of any settlement or judgment recovery. Professional investors evaluate case merits, legal teams, and potential outcomes before providing non-recourse funding that enables plaintiffs to pursue valid claims without upfront legal costs or financial risk.
Access to Justice
Litigation finance democratizes the legal system by enabling individuals and businesses to pursue valid claims regardless of their financial resources. This funding removes economic barriers that often prevent meritorious cases from being heard, ensuring that justice isn't limited to those who can afford expensive legal proceedings.
Portfolio Diversification
Legal outcomes operate independently from traditional financial markets, providing true diversification benefits to investment portfolios. Returns are driven by case merits and legal proceedings rather than economic cycles, interest rates, or market sentiment, offering protection during market downturns and inflation.
Risk-Adjusted Returns
Professional litigation finance firms conduct rigorous due diligence on case merits, legal teams, and recovery prospects before investing. This systematic approach to case selection, combined with portfolio diversification across multiple disputes, can generate attractive risk-adjusted returns while supporting the pursuit of legitimate legal claims.
Litigation Finance at a Glance
Key Value Drivers
Risk Management
Issue: High Binary Risk in Early-Stage Cases
Valiant's Solution: We invest exclusively in mid and late-stage litigation with proven legal merit. Our cases feature approved expert witnesses and successful bellwether trials, significantly reducing the risk of total loss while maintaining strong return potential.
Market Independence
Issue: Correlation with Traditional Markets
Valiant's Solution: Litigation finance offers true diversification benefits with returns completely independent from stock market fluctuations, economic cycles, and interest rate movements. Add uncorrelated alpha to your portfolio with an asset class driven by legal outcomes, not market sentiment.
Enhanced Case Values
Issue: Uncertain Settlement Valuations
Valiant's Solution: By investing after key legal milestones like expert witness approval and successful bellwether trials, we enter cases with established value drivers and precedent settlements. This late-stage entry point provides greater visibility into potential recovery amounts and improved risk-adjusted returns.
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Important Investor Information
Alternative investments involve substantial risk and are suitable only for sophisticated investors who can afford to lose their entire investment. These investments are illiquid, typically requiring long-term commitments with limited ability to withdraw funds before maturity. Alternative investments are not insured by the FDIC or any other government agency, and there is no guarantee of returns or preservation of capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Prospective investors should carefully review all offering materials and consult with qualified financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.