Law-Firm Case-Cost Financing | DirectLenderMatch

What is it?

DirectLenderMatch classifies Law-Firm Case-Cost Financing under the financing form “Loan/legal finance.” Its typical use in this directory is: Fund litigation costs/contingency cases.

How does it work?

The structure is generally evaluated, supported, or secured using the following basis: Case portfolio + firm economics. Exact underwriting, eligibility, terms, and availability are provider-specific and can change.

What can it be used for?

Fund litigation costs/contingency cases.

What backs or supports it?

Case portfolio + firm economics.

Why does this structure exist?

This structure provides a defined way to address the financing need described above. The provider, transaction, collateral, and underwriting context determine how the structure is implemented in practice.

Important considerations

Confirm current costs, risks, licensing, eligibility, collateral treatment, recourse, tax consequences, and availability directly with the provider and appropriate professional advisers. DirectLenderMatch does not compare rates or recommend products.

Is this actually a loan?

Loan or credit structure

Workbook classification: Yes/Hybrid. Financing forms such as leases, purchases, shared equity, advances, and guarantees may solve a funding need without being conventional loans.

Verified lenders or providers

Direct legal-finance provider

Burford Capital

Burford currently provides nonrecourse funding for legal fees and out-of-pocket case expenses to businesses and law firms.

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Last verified: 2026-08-23

Direct legal-finance provider

Parabellum Capital LLC

Parabellum provides nonrecourse commercial-litigation and legal-spend financing.

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Last verified: 2026-08-24