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Longford Capital Management

Litigation Funding

Litigation Support Guide 2025 : USA - Nationwide


Longford Capital Management

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Longford Capital Management committed USD40 million to support litigation funding investments for Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan's private equity clients.

Strengths

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  • Longford has an extremely knowledgeable in-house team that is commercially and technically savvy.

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  • Longford brings a depth of knowledge and experience to any case it funds. They are collaborative, team players who work with all stakeholders to ensure that the project succeeds for everyone.

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  • Longford cuts straight to the heart of commercial disputes. When it comes to commercial awareness, they talk the talk and walk the walk.

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  • Longford's ability to understand and respond to client needs is a testament to its commercial acumen. It tailors its funding solutions to meet the specific requirements of each case.

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  • Longford's leaders are very hands-on, rapidly vetting opportunities with crisp, clear, extremely responsive communications. When they make a commitment, you can count on their follow-through.

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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's insights into the litigation funding process are invaluable. He provides clarity and guidance at every step. He always addresses any questions or concerns promptly and thoroughly.

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    • Andrew Stulce is so easy to work with on deals. He looks to make sure all parties are winning, and he gives us good advice on the merits of a case and our strategy.

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    • Andrew Stulce is very smart, very sophisticated and very effective.

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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 a terrific lawyer and highly respected.

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    • Cindy Ahn is incredibly talented. She is a delight to work with and is a sharp evaluator.

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    • Cindy Ahn is always thinking two steps ahead. That is what puts her ahead of the competition.

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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' combination of skills and commercial awareness make him a huge value-add to any claim owner.

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    • Michael is very commercial and pragmatic. He builds long-term relationships.

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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 is responsive, technically strong and savvy in patent cases.

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    • Russell is super knowledgeable and very responsive.

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    • Russell has real commercial awareness and vision. I most appreciate how practical and business-minded he is in his guidance, advice and when approaching complex legal situations.

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