Investors are increasingly interested in buying stakes in US law firms and businesses that serve them. There are varying rules and regulations among the states regarding nonlawyer ownership, yet a slow chipping away at them has allowed nonlawyer investment in some jurisdictions. In 2026, litigation funders will play a key role in accelerating the pace of this type of arrangement.
In turn, key stakeholders, including state regulators, will capitalize on these options to modernize and promote investment in the legal industry, particularly by nonlawyers.
Litigation Finance Investment
The litigation finance industry will play an important role in this accelerated transformation ...