Harshiv Thakerar

Practice Areas

Harshiv Thakerar is Chief Investment Officer at Asertis and is a member of its investment committee. His background as an investment manager, business owner and litigation solicitor provides him with the extensive experience to lead the commercial disputes division of Asertis.

Harshiv is highly regarded for formulating innovative structuring models, as well as executing rapid deployment of funding. Spearheading the growth of the new commercial disputes service, Harshiv has already secured funding for major cases, including the Mercedes Group Action led by Slater and Gordon.

Having practised as a solicitor in Mishcon de Reya’s commercial litigation unit, Harshiv has a deep understanding of commercial disputes, particularly those with a multi-jurisdictional dimension. Prior to joining Asertis, Harshiv was appointed as Partner and Head of Litigation Funding at investment firm Global Growth Capital, and before that, Head of Commercial Litigation at Augusta Ventures.

Career

Chief Investment Officer, Asertis, 2021; Partner and Head of Litigation Funding, Global Growth Capital, 2020; Head of Commercial Litigation, Augusta Ventures Ltd, 2018; Business Development Director, Augusta Ventures Ltd, 2017; Real Estate Developer, 2014; Solicitor, Mishcon de Reya, 2012; Trainee solicitor, Mishcon de Reya, 2010.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Law Society of England and Wales.