Building Bridges in Litigation Funding: Inside the Launch of the Global Litigation Funding Alliance

A group of litigation funding professionals spanning four continents has launched the Global Litigation Funding (GLF) Alliance, a cross-border network designed to connect funders, advisors, lawyers, and experts in what its founders call a “fragmented but increasingly global industry.”

“Litigation funding has become a truly international business, yet collaboration between regions and disciplines still lags behind,” said Peter Petyt, founder of 4 Rivers in the U.S. “We saw an opportunity to bridge that gap by forming an alliance that connects trusted professionals with complementary strengths.”

Co-founder Miko Burzec, a European litigation and fundraising advisor, added that the catalyst was “to make the global nature of funding more efficient, transparent, and connected,” noting that the industry’s growth has often outpaced its infrastructure for cooperation.

Closing the gaps between funders and claimants

The alliance was founded to address what its members describe as two persistent gaps in the market: access and alignment. “Many claimants and law firms still struggle to navigate the funding landscape or identify the right funder for their case,” said Dinesh Natarajan, a Singapore-based disputes advisor. “At the same time, funders face inefficiencies in sourcing credible opportunities across jurisdictions.”

Kishore Jaichandani, who is based in the Middle East, said GLF aims to bridge those divides through collaboration rather than competition. “By building a trusted network where experience and deal flow move freely, we can help clients benefit from local knowledge combined with global reach—a rare combination in this market.”

A cross-disciplinary model

Unlike traditional industry associations, GLF brings together not only funders but also advisors, lawyers, economists, and technical experts. “Funding is rarely just about capital—it’s about strategy, risk assessment, and execution,” said Chris Garvey, an Australia-based disputes and restructuring specialist. “By involving experts such as damages valuers, asset tracers, and litigation PR professionals early in the process, we can ensure that every case is properly structured and proportionate in budget and expectations.”

According to Burzec, this multidisciplinary model helps align all stakeholders from the outset. “When lawyers, advisors, and funders are calibrated around the same assumptions, outcomes improve. It’s about reducing friction and increasing investor confidence,” he said.

Collaboration in practice

GLF operates as a partnership among independent advisors rather than a centralized organization. “In practice, we share deal flow, market intelligence, and co-advisory opportunities across borders,” said Petyt. “The idea is simple: the best-qualified member handles each mandate, wherever the case originates.”

Over time, GLF plans to build shared operational resources, including marketing, data tools, and research capabilities. “We want to create collective strength while preserving the independence of each member,” said Natarajan.

Expanding with purpose

The alliance currently includes founding members across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, but its founders say expansion will be selective. “We’re not chasing scale for its own sake,” said Jaichandani. “We’re looking for professionals who share our collaborative mindset, have strong local networks, and bring complementary expertise.”

Garvey added that the network is particularly interested in new regions such as Latin America and Australasia, as well as niche specializations like IP and arbitration. “We want depth and quality, not volume,” he said.

Regulatory insights and best practices

While GLF’s immediate focus is on deal-making, members say it also provides a forum for sharing insights on regulation and market trends. “Because we operate in multiple jurisdictions, we naturally compare notes on disclosure rules, fee structures, and compliance,” said Burzec. “That exchange of experience helps us advise clients more effectively and stay ahead of evolving standards.”

According to Petyt, GLF could eventually help shape best practices for responsible funding. “Our members aren’t lobbyists—we’re practitioners advising on live cases,” he said. “But over time, our collective perspective may contribute to more informed discussions with policymakers and industry groups.”

Sharing knowledge across borders

One of GLF’s core strengths, its founders say, is knowledge exchange. “Take a European claimant with a dispute governed by English law but enforcement prospects in Asia,” said Garvey. “Within GLF, that case can be assessed by members who understand each jurisdiction’s legal and financial nuances. That speeds up funding readiness and reduces risk.”

Natarajan agreed, calling it “a real-time way to globalize problem-solving for funders and claimants.”

Defining success

Looking ahead, the founders say success will be measured by impact rather than scale. “If in five years GLF is known as the go-to network for credible, international litigation funding advice—trusted by funders, law firms, and claimants alike—that will be the true measure,” said Jaichandani.

“Our aim,” added Burzec, “is to combine collaboration, innovation, and integrity to help shape the next chapter of global legal funding.”