Litigation Funding - Australia
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
CASL has an experienced team of dispute financiers. The firm is a member of the Association of Litigation Funders of Australia.
Strengths
The case managers at CASL are brilliant and able to handle complex and sophisticated matters with skill and enthusiasm.
CASL are very high-quality service providers. They are always interested in engaging with the law firms they fund to find solutions and the best path forward.
Their team and leadership are responsive and thorough. They get on top of complex issues quickly and are easy to work with.
The CASL team have the ability to get to the nub of a dispute very quickly to make a quick decision about funding. They are innovative and have a can-do attitude.
The CASL team is detailed, thorough, approachable and flexible.
Work Highlights
CASL funded the claimants represented by Echo Law in the Qantas COVID travel credits class action. In March 2026 the claim settled for AUD105 million.
Notable practitioners
John Walker is executive chairman of CASL as well as founder and managing director of Investor Claim Partner. He is highly regarded in the Australian litigation funding industry.
John is the founding father of litigation funding in Australia. He is knowledgeable, well-connected, well-liked and proactive.
John is a leader in the litigation funding space.
John Walker is one of the most experienced funders in Australia. He is very familiar with the Australian jurisdiction and has great commercial awareness.
Kim May is a senior investment manager at CASL. She is well regarded for her management and oversight of Australian class action matters.
Kim is supremely experienced in the class actions space and always responsive and insightful.
Kim is an excellent and experienced investment manager. She is a pleasure to work with.
Kim is a highly intelligent and astute investment manager. She is an asset to her cases.
