Lexology 2026 report recognises Woodsford’s expertise across the UK and Australia
The Lexology Index highlights the contributions of leading practitioners across the legal world, including those who have helped shape the field of third-party funding.
The 2026 report recognises Steven Friel, Charlie Morris, Alex […]
Woodsford joins discussion on the development of group actions in the UK and US at London International Disputes Week.
On 3 June 2026, Woodsford’s Steven Friel joined an expert panel at London International Disputes Week 2026 for a discussion on the development of group actions […]
Woodsford recognised as a leader in litigation funding: Ranked Band 1 in Legal 500 2026
Woodsford has been ranked Band 1 for Litigation Funding in The Legal 500 UK Disputes Hub 2026, the publication’s top tier for firms operating in this practice area.
The Legal 500 annually […]
Woodsford practitioners recognised in 2026 Lawdragon 100 Global Leaders in Litigation Finance
Woodsford’s Steven Friel, Charlie Morris, Jonathan Barnes and Olivier Bonavero have been recognised for yet another year in the 2026 Lawdragon 100 Global Leaders in Litigation Finance.
Woodsford joins discussion on how CAT cases originate and develop at Unlocking Collective Actions panel.
On 18 March 2026, Woodsford’s David Haughan joined an expert panel at Litigation Funding Next Gen’s Unlocking Collective Actions event for a discussion on how CAT cases originate and take […]
Woodsford’s Directors recognised as experts in third party funding in Lexology Index 2025
The index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) highlights the contributions of some of the leading practitioners in the legal world, including those who have significantly shaped the industry of third party funding.
We are pleased […]
Defending the fundamentals: Woodsford’s Steven Friel on funding, transparency and justice
As part of an article exploring the evolving legal and regulatory landscape of litigation funding, Dippy Singh of CDR Magazine recently interviewed our CEO, Steven Friel.
As global scrutiny of the third-party litigation funding […]
Woodsford team recognised in the 2025 Lawdragon 100 Global Leaders in Litigation Finance
We’re pleased to announce that our Chairman, Olivier Bonavero, our CEO, Steven Friel, our Chief Investment Officer, Charlie Morrris and our Chief Operating Officer & GC, Jonathan Barnes, have […]
A group of institutional investors organised and funded by Woodsford has been given the green light to proceed to trial.
Various Claimants v Standard Chartered PLC – [2025] EWHC 698 (Ch)
Institutional investors who have collectively suffered losses in excess of £1.5bn, arising from disclosures of corporate […]
Woodsford’s CEO, Steven Friel discusses the role of Litigation as a critical tool in Investor Stewardship at the Varieties of Investor Stewardship Conference
The third Investor Stewardship Conference organised by the King’s Global Investor Stewardship Research Group witnessed active partnership from experts and academics alike […]
Going Dutch: Understanding Funders’ Perspectives on the dynamics of Dutch Litigation
Dippy Singh from CDR Magazine recently interviewed our Investment Officer and Dutch-qualified lawyer, Bram Berends.
Since the introduction of the WAMCA regime in January 2020 the acceptance and use of litigation funding in the […]
Piper Alderman and Woodsford commence defeat device class action against Isuzu Motors Limited
Woodsford is proud to again be partnering with leading Australian law firm, Piper Alderman, in commencing their second diesel emissions class action of 2024.
Having previously commenced an action relating to defeat devices alleged […]
Woodsford team recognised as thought leaders in Lexology’s Who’s Who Legal (WWL)
The WWL list highlights the contributions of some of the leading practitioners in the legal world, including those who have significantly shaped the industry of third party funding.
We are pleased to announce that our […]
Shein’s London IPO: Could it be going out of fashion?
Najiyya Budaly from Law360 recently interviewed our CEO, Steven Friel.
Speculation surrounds the fast-fashion company, Shein and its recent quest to launch an IPO in London. Given the concerns looming around the Singapore-based company’s labour […]
Collective Actions Framework
Natasha Doris of CDR Magazine recently interviewed our CEO, Steven Friel.
When investee companies breach standards of corporate governance and even their own ESG policies, collective escalated engagements provide shareholders with the opportunity to step in and obtain redress.
While discussing the […]
Woodsford Chairman & Directors ranked in the 2024 Lawdragon 100 Global Leaders in Litigation Finance
We’re pleased to announce that our Chairman, Olivier Bonavero, our CEO, Steven Friel, our Chief Investment Officer, Charlie Morrris and our Chief Operating Officer & GC, Jonathan […]
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