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Longford Capital Management

Litigation Funding

Litigation Support Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Longford Capital Management

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About

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Longford Capital is a leading private investment company that provides capital to top law firms, public and private companies, universities, government agencies, and other entities involved in large-scale, commercial legal disputes. Longford was one of the first litigation funds in the United States and is among the world’s largest litigation finance companies with more than $1.2 billion in assets under management. Longford offers a broad range of capital solutions to fund attorneys' fees and expenses or otherwise manage the financial risk of pursuing meritorious legal claims in return for a share of a favorable settlement or award. The firm manages a diversified portfolio and considers investments in subject matter areas where it has developed considerable expertise, including business-to-business contract claims, antitrust and trade regulation claims, intellectual property claims (including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret), fiduciary duty claims, fraud claims, claims in bankruptcy and liquidation, domestic and international arbitrations, claim monetization, insurance matters, mass actions and class actions, and a variety of others.

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Litigation Funding - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Longford Capital is an experienced and well-capitalised funder. The firm is especially well known for its work on intellectual property matters, but it also funds general commercial matters and antitrust disputes.

Strengths

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  • Longford is our go-to funder. They are commercially-minded and help fund cases that are a win-win for all involved. They are an essential part of our practice.

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  • Longford is personable with a strong culture. When it comes to investing, they take a holistic view of the opportunity and think thoughtfully and deliberately about the strengths and weaknesses of each potential case or portfolio.

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  • Longford have strong leadership. They are teamwork-oriented, creative, decisive and cooperative. They are a pleasure to do business with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Andrew A. Stulce
    Band 2Andrew A. Stulce

    Andrew A. Stulce

    Andrew Stulce is a director at Longford Capital with deep experience in complex antitrust matters and commercial litigation. Stulce is praised for the legal knowledge and commercial awareness he brings to funding arrangements.

    • Andrew Stulce is our go-to funder liaison. Not only do we get an extraordinary funder, but he brings a knowledge and experience about the case that offers our team a new perspective. He is a total value add.

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    • Andrew Stulce is thoughtful and bright and provides great service. He is solution-oriented and an asset to the organisation.

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    • Andrew Stulce is an excellent evaluator of cases.

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  • Band 2Cindy Ahn
    Band 2Cindy Ahn

    Cindy Ahn

    Cindy Ahn is an accomplished IP attorney with experience at several leading law firms and particular expertise in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical fields.

    • Cindy Ahn is very experienced and a great team player. She is extremely responsive and available to discuss issues and strategies.

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  • Band 2Michael A. Nicolas
    Band 2Michael A. Nicolas

    Michael A. Nicolas

    Michael Nicolas is a co-founder and a managing director at Longford Capital. He oversees the investment selection and underwriting processes at the firm.
    • Michael Nicolas is one of the best funders I have worked with.

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    • It's a pleasure to have access to a senior leader like Mr. Nicolas.

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    • Michael Nicolas is strategic and can push deals. He puts his weight behind them.

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  • Band 2Russell J Genet
    Band 2Russell J Genet

    Russell J Genet

    Russell Genet is a director at Longford and former intellectual property partner at Nixon Peabody, where he had a well-established practice acting for clients in intellectual property rights cases across a range of sectors. His current responsibilities include underwriting and investment sourcing.
    • Russell Genet's business acumen, negotiation demeanour and strategy advising are unmatched.

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    • Russell Genet is terrific. He has great knowledge, experience and judgement in patent litigation.

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    • Russell Genet is very professional and we particularly enjoy working with him.

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    • Russell Genet is exceptionally good.

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  • Band 3Marc Cavan
    Band 3Marc Cavan

    Marc Cavan

    Marc Cavan is a director at Longford Capital Management and a former intellectual property litigator. Interviewees praise his technical and tactical understanding of IP disputes.

    • Marc Cavan is a real pro. He has litigated patent cases in private practice. He understands the technology and has great litigation judgement.

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    • Marc Cavan is a top-notch patent litigator with an excellent perspective of the legal, technical, and business sides of a case. He can get to an issue quickly and make a well-reasoned decision based on available information.

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