Litigation Finance Deal Counsel

McDonald Hopkins is a Midwestern law firm with a well-respected litigation finance practice. The team regularly advises clients including alternative investment funds, litigation finance firms and borrowers on loan structuring, multi-jurisdictional disputes and bankruptcy issues, among other matters.

"Most of our transactions are complex in nature, and McDonald Hopkins has been well positioned to review and comment on the structuring and diligence of the litigation finance opportunities."

"They are an excellent firm: reliable, smart, and very up to date with current trends and market terms."

"McDonald Hopkins has a cost-effective litigation finance group which is involved in a lot of big bankruptcy opportunities."

McDonald Hopkins advised the CAH Trusts, a bankruptcy estate comprising seven entities each of which owned a community hospital, on its application for litigation funding to pursue actions for the benefit of the trusts.

Marc Carmel is the managing member of the McDonald Hopkins Chicago office. A large portion of his practice is devoted to assisting clients with commercial litigation funding, particularly in insolvency matters. "Marc Carmelunderstands the big picture. He is able to understand his client's goals and suggest compromises that work well to balance his client's goals with the realities of getting a deal done." "I recommend Marc to as many clients as possible. He is very thorough and commercial, and protects his clients' interests." "Particularly on bankruptcy matters, Marc has a sharp understanding of the law and the business considerations that are critical to this business."