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+44 20 3823 2295Provided by Bench Walk Advisors LLC
Number of employees: 12
Languages: English, French, German, Turkish
Overview & History:
Bench Walk Advisors LLC was launched in 2017, and has established itself as a global litigation funder with a track record of investment success. Alongside developing a mature and diversified portfolio of investments with over USD1bn committed across more than 250 investments, Bench Walk has maintained its innovative approach to risk. Bench Walk is renowned for its ability and commitment to making fast decisions and operating flexibly. The award-winning team combines the perspectives of litigator and deal maker to provide creative solutions for legal finance. Each of its clients deals directly with a highly experienced, deal-oriented decision-maker throughout the review process and Bench Walk has a reputation for impeccable client-oriented service and speed of delivery.
Bench Walk has committed $1.1b+ globally across more than 150 commercial cases and portfolios, including a wide range of high profile and groundbreaking litigation in the UK, Australia, the US and continental Europe.
Services:
■ Single Case Investment
■ Law Firm Portfolio
■ Corporate Portfolio
■ Law Firm Financing
The above list is not intended to be exhaustive and Bench Walk is happy to assess a diverse range of opportunities.
Provided by Chambers
Bench Walk Advisors LLC is a well-regarded funder for complex legal matters. The firm is especially known for its cutting-edge financial structures and quick decision-making.
Provided by Chambers
They are sophisticated and quick. They have an excellent team of experienced funders but also more junior people. They know what they are doing.
They are really helpful, really flexible and a hard-working team. One of the best funders in the market.
Bench Walk are fantastic. They are commercial, flexible and innovative.
They are sophisticated and quick. They have an excellent team of experienced funders but also more junior people. They know what they are doing.
They are really helpful, really flexible and a hard-working team. One of the best funders in the market.
Bench Walk are fantastic. They are commercial, flexible and innovative.
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Adrian Chopin is the managing director of Bench Walk Advisors and is based in London. He is able to draw on his experiences at Allen & Overy and Deutsche Bank when working with clients on funding matters.
Adrian has the savvy and nuanced approach of a banker combined with the analytical rigour of a law firm partner.
Adrian Chopin has unparalleled skill in navigating the complexities of litigation funding. His innovative approach to deal structuring is grounded in a deep understanding of the industry’s dynamics.
I think he is very smart. He has a transactional background, which really helps in fine-tuning the deal terms. He is very thorough and a delight to work with.
Ayse Yazir joined Bench Walk in 2018 and serves as global head of origination from the firm's London office. Her work includes arbitration, class actions and insolvency matters, in addition to law firm portfolio arrangements.
She's an exceptionally energetic and intelligent individual with a deep understanding of the litigation funding market. Her extensive knowledge and expertise serve as valuable assets.
She is proactive, collaborative and very entrepreneurial. I rate her very highly.
Ayse Yazir is a real powerhouse. She has a lot of energy, is very personable, is good at making connections, and is very knowledgeable and commercial in her acumen. She is my go-to funder of choice.