Roy Strom of Bloomberg Law weighs in on the Longford / Willkie partnership announcement, arguing that even though the deal is likely not financial transformative for either firm, the publicity is good for the industry. Read more.
Roy Strom of Bloomberg Law weighs in on the Longford / Willkie partnership announcement, arguing that even though the deal is likely not financial transformative for either firm, the publicity is good for the industry. Read more.
Famed New York trial lawyer Bill Carmody explains why the majority of his plaintiff-side cases are “pure” contingency fee arrangements, even though such arrangements are increasingly rare in “bet the company” courtroom battles where hybrid arrangements and third party funding have made it easier for everyone to hedge their wagers.
Longford Capital Management, LP has announced that it has entered into a $50 million funding agreement with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP to provide equity capital to fund attorneys’ fees and litigation costs, and to monetize the value of meritorious legal claims for Willkie’s clients involved in commercial litigation cases handled by lawyers based in Willkie’s Chicago office.
Longford Capital has announced that Laura Pearl is retiring as CFO and transitioning to the role of Senior Advisor. Joshua Leavitt will be promoted to Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer.
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