Chambers Review
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Litigation Funding - Europe-wide
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
Woodsford is a very focused firm with a diverse portfolio, and a team that is closely involved in the cases.
Woodsford is knowledgeable about the Dutch market, quick with proposals and has a team of excellent negotiators.
Woodsford is a very good litigation funding shop. It is very strong on securities actions.
Woodsford is a smart and professional outfit which works well with our internal legal team and clients.
Work Highlights
Woodsford originated and funded a securities class action case brought by a group of institutional investors against Airbus in the Dutch courts.
Notable practitioners
Steven Friel is the chief executive officer at Woodsford. An experienced litigator and funder, he is particularly interested in assisting various stakeholders, including shareholders and bondholders, in ESG matters involving listed companies. Friel is active in Woodsford's investments in the Netherlands.
Steve is the grandmaster of ESG litigation funding.
Steven's commitment to ESG matters is inspiring and we benefit greatly from his extensive experience as a litigator.
Steven is very sharp, quick with proposals, and an excellent negotiator.