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 […]
Chambers and Partners 2026 highlights the team’s industry knowledge, senior leadership and continued contribution to litigation funding.
Woodsford is proud to have once again been recognised in the Chambers and Partners 2026 Litigation Funding Guide, reflecting our continued standing as a […]
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 joins Burford Capital and ISS SCAS for a discussion on litigation funding in investor-related cases.
On 24 February 2026, Woodsford CEO Steven Friel participated in an ISS Securities Class Action Services (ISS SCAS) webinar exploring the importance of litigation funding in securities class actions […]
Global investors gather in London for a full day of insights, recognition and networking focused on investor stewardship and responsible capital allocation.
On Monday 1 December 2025, Woodsford CEO Steven Friel joined a panel at the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) 2025 Global Stewardship Forum in […]
A Discussion on Class Action Readiness: Preparing for Collective Legal Challenges in the UK
On Tuesday 11 November 2025, Woodsford CEO Steven Friel took part in FTI Consulting’s evening session in London focused on class action readiness and the challenges associated with collective legal […]
Industry leaders gather in London to discuss co-funding, secondary syndication and the evolving global litigation finance landscape
The event, hosted on 9 October 2025 at The Langham, brought together senior figures from across the litigation finance sector to discuss emerging trends, opportunities and challenges shaping […]
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 […]
Woodsford continues to lead the way in global litigation funding and we are proud to be recognised in multiple jurisdictions for the eighth consecutive year in Chambers & Partners litigation funding guide.
This year’s Chambers rankings recognise Woodsford across Australia, the UK, Canada and Europe, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The UK Civil Justice Council (CJC) takes a step towards litigation funding reform with its report and consultation
Natasha Doris of CDR Magazine interviewed our CEO, Steven Friel on the recent litigation funding report.
A move to reform the litigation funding sector is being put into […]
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 […]
We are proud that Woodsford’s international business has been ranked highly for the seventh year in a row in this year’s Chambers & Partners litigation funding guide.
We are one of only a handful of businesses ranked in the UK, Australia, Canada and Europe. Our […]
Woodsford supports further major Australian class action filed against International Capital Markets Pty Limited (“IC Markets”)
A class action was filed on Tuesday, 6 February 2024, in the Federal Court of Australia relating to the offering of over-the-counter derivative products known as contracts for difference (“CFDs”) […]
Woodsford’s evolution from traditional litigation funder to collective redress business
In a recent article for GBRW Expert Witness, Woodsford’s Steven Friel and Muhammad Arayne have described how we have moved beyond simply being a provider of passive capital for single-case litigation and are […]
Woodsford responds to proposed lowering of standard by which the accuracy of forward-looking statements is measured
Woodsford Engage has submitted a written response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) engagement paper on introducing a new category of “protected forward-looking statements” in the prospectus regime. This […]
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