Boris Ziser, Schulte Roth & Zabel’s Finance Group co-head and Rebecca Berrebi, founder and CEO at Avenue 33 LLC authored a recent article in Law360, “Top 3 Litigation Finance Deal-Killers, And How To Avoid Them.”

Their piece highlights the increasing interest of private capital and other capital sources in litigation finance, especially amid market volatility. Litigation finance — where funders invest in legal claims — sits at the intersection of law and finance and carries unique complexities. Boris and Rebecca note that while potentially lucrative, these deals sometimes fall apart due to issues of trust, misunderstood terms and delays. They outline that building early transparency, ensuring mutual understanding of obligations and maintaining clear timelines are critical in avoiding deal failures. The authors emphasize that success in litigation finance relies on proactive communication, well-drafted agreements and realistic expectations.

Read the article here.