The Meb Faber Show - Better Investing
Thiel Fellow Eva Shang - Litigation Finance Masterclass | #537
Jun 7, 2024
Eva Shang, co-founder of Legalist and Thiel Fellow, dives into litigation finance, discussing its origin, AI deal sourcing, and asset management. Topics include diversification in investing, analytics in litigation finance, legal underwriting, and technology integration. She shares Legalist's investment strategies, unique business model, and memorable cases funded. The podcast explores challenges in finance, M&A, and the importance of strategic decision-making.
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Quick takeaways
- Litigation finance mitigates risks for complex cases, aiding lawyers financially.
- Legalist's diverse strategies cater to varying risk profiles and investment horizons.
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Litigation Finance and its Fundamentals
Litigation finance involves investing in lawsuits where success leads to payment, while unsuccessful cases result in no recovery. This practice has been common in the US for about 20 years and has roots in Europe and Australia. Litigation funding emerged as a way to hedge risks associated with lawsuits.
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