ARTICLE · 27 MARCH 2020

It's All About The Money: Practical Tips In Securing Third-Party Funding

MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

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Want to know how third-party funding works and how to best maximise your options in securing third-party funding in case of a dispute?

SwitzerlandLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration

Jean Marguerat

Tomás Navarro Blakemore

Introduction

Considering the current state of international business, cross-border disputes are at the order of the day. And the truth is the complex nature of some international dispute proceedings such as international arbitration can be expensive. Parties may therefore face the hard choice of renouncing to bring valid claims due to the prohibitive costs of litigating them. The significant use and availability of third-party funding (TPF) has facilitated a solution to this conundrum.

The purpose of this Blog post is to provide you with an overview on third-party funding in Switzerland as well as practical tips when applying for third-party funding.

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