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Litigation Funding - USA - Nationwide
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

New York-based Parabellum Capital is one of the most experienced litigation funders in operation. The firm has a respected team, is well capitalised and is notable for its client service.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dai Wai Chin Feman
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Band 1

Dai Wai Chin Feman is a managing director of commercial litigation strategies and corporate counsel at Parabellum. He is praised as a key figure in the industry who has the ability to work constructively on the most complicated litigation funding matters. He is a former litigator who regularly handles commercial and antitrust disputes.

"Dai Wai is fantastic, one of the smartest guys I know in the space. He is very diligent, service-oriented, returns your calls and gets stuff done."

"He is such an industry-wide driving force. He is a thought leader who stays on top of trends and new developments."

"Dai Wai is incredibly knowledgeable about the litigation finance space and very commercial in finding solutions. He goes way over and above the call of duty to help people in complex situations."

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Sean Thompson
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Band 1

Sean Thompson is a managing director of intellectual property investment strategies and general counsel at Parbellum Capital. He is a former patent litigator who also previously served as senior litigation counsel at a patent licensing entity.

"Sean is smart and savvy with a keen eye for identifying the key issues and value drivers that must be addressed at every stage of the process."

"He is very knowledgeable about how patent infringement works, plus he's very timely and responsive."

"Sean has a vast knowledge about all aspects of IP litigation. He can quickly understand issues involved with virtually any intellectual property dispute and make reasoned decisions."

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Aaron Katz
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Band 2

Aaron Katz is a co-founder and chief investment officer of Parabellum Capital. Katz is well respected by clients and peers alike.

"Aaron Katz is very level-headed and business-oriented. He has done a great job co-leading the firm."

"Aaron is a highly accomplished lawyer as well as an experienced litigation funder. He has a wealth of experience and it shows."

"Aaron is a seasoned CIO. He is a very smart and creative thinker in this space."

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Howard Shams
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Band 2

Howard Shams co-founded Parabellum Capital and serves as its chief executive officer. He is a strategic leader at the firm and a member of its investment committee. Shams is a well-respected litigation funder and is considered one of the pioneers of the industry from his time at Credit Suisse, where he helped create the investment bank's legal risk and finance business.

"Howard is one of the originators of litigation finance. He is a very smart and very savvy CEO and investor."

"He is an industry veteran with experience across every aspect of the business."

Ranked Individuals at
Parabellum Capital

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USA - Nationwide

Litigation Funding

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Dai Wai Chin Feman
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Band 1
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Aaron Katz
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Band 2
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Howard Shams
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Band 2
Litigation Funding: Intellectual Property

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Sean Thompson
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Band 1

Members

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Aaron Katz

Angela Ni

Claudia Linares

David Icikson

Jiamie Chen

Martin Flics

Moshe Schwartz

Will Weisman