Sandfield Capital provides FCA‑regulated, insurance‑backed litigation finance that gives UK law firms non‑recourse capital to cover disbursements, single‑case costs, or portfolio‑wide funding needs. By offering transparent, technology‑driven assessments and flexible funding structures, it reduces cash‑flow pressure and adverse‑cost risk while allowing firms to retain full control of their legal strategy and pursue more viable civil claims.
Funding
$754M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Law firms often face high upfront costs for disbursements, expert evidence, and case preparation, which can limit their capacity to take on viable civil claims, especially in high‑volume, evidentially intensive matters.
Solution
Sandfield Capital offers specialist litigation financing that provides law firms with non‑recourse, insurance‑backed capital to cover disbursements, single‑case costs, or portfolio‑wide funding needs. As an FCA‑authorised firm, it operates under a regulated framework that ensures transparent terms and strong governance. The funding process follows a structured, technology‑driven assessment, progressing from case introduction through vetting, approval, and the placement of ATE insurance with A‑rated insurers. Funds are disbursed directly to service providers under fixed‑amount agreements, while the law firm retains full control over litigation strategy and client relationships. This model reduces cash‑flow pressure, mitigates adverse‑cost risk, and enables firms to pursue more claims without compromising financial stability.
Target Audience
Primary customers are UK law firms that handle civil litigation—particularly those specializing in housing disrepair, tenancy deposit, undisclosed commission, and military noise hearing loss claims—and require capital to manage disbursements and scale high‑volume portfolios.
Features
- Non‑recourse loans backed by After‑the‑Event (ATE) insurance and a deed of indemnity from A‑rated insurers
- FCA‑regulated funding structure providing transparent terms and high‑standards of conduct
- Technology‑driven case assessment platform delivering rapid, data‑informed viability decisions
- Flexible funding options including single‑case, disbursement‑only, and portfolio/volume‑based arrangements
- Light‑touch monitoring with agreed updates, allowing law firms to maintain full control of legal strategy
- Fixed‑amount disbursement agreements with direct payment to experts, counsel, and other service providers