Michael Munsch, Investment Manager, Senior Legal Counsel, Omni Bridgeway

Based in Cologne, Michael is responsible for originating, assessing, and managing funded cases in EMEA with an emphasis on intellectual property litigation. In Germany, he is a Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer who brings nearly 15 years’ experience covering a wide range of industry sectors including telecommunications, electronics, mechanical engineering and pharmaceuticals in all forms of disputes, including high-value and complex international litigation.

Sarah Tsou, Portfolio Manager - Global Intellectual Property and Senior Investment Manager, Omni Bridgeway

Chambers & Partners has recognized Sarah as one of only two Band 1 individuals nationwide for Litigation Funding (Intellectual Property), noting that she is “praised for her trial lawyer’s perspective when it comes to intellectual property cases, as well as for her underwriting skills.” She has also been named an “unparalleled leader in the world of litigation finance” by IAM. Sarah has been invited to speak on litigation funding issues by prominent industry organizations such as the Federal Circuit Bar Association, Intellectual Property Owners Association, International Legal Finance Association, International Intellectual Property Society, and New York City Bar Association, and is frequently quoted in publications such as Law360 and Managing IP.

Tobias Wuttke, Attorney-at-Law (Rechtsanwalt), Certified IP Lawyer, Partner, BARDEHLE PAGENBERG

Dr. Tobias Wuttke is an attorney-at-law who specializes in national and cross-border patent litigation. Influential rankings confirm his reputation as one of Germany’s leading patent litigators. Tobias Wuttke’s expertise stems from hundreds of patent infringement and validity proceedings. He advises blue chip companies acting on a global level, innovative SMEs, and start-ups in the areas of telecommunications (SEPs in particular), medical technology, automotive, and life sciences.

Simon Christian, Global Research Director, Chambers and Partners