The Problem

A leading litigation firm had built a strong pipeline of high-value cases on a contingent-fee basis. While the portfolio offered significant potential upside, it also exposed the firm to material downside risk—millions in unreimbursed fees and expenses if the cases underperformed. The firm also had additional promising matters it wanted to pursue but was constrained by capital and internal risk tolerance.

The Certum Solution

Certum Group structured a multi-year, non-recourse financing facility that allowed the firm to:

• De-risk its existing contingent-fee inventory by converting a portion of its expected future recoveries into upfront capital; and
• Deploy new capital to originate and litigate additional contingent-fee cases.

Beyond providing financing, Certum leveraged its industry network to refer new plaintiff-side opportunities to the firm, expanding the firm’s pipeline and strengthening its market position. The arrangement aligned incentives and provided flexible draw capacity across multiple matters.

The Result

The firm reduced downside exposure, stabilized cash flow, and secured the resources to pursue new high-value claims. Certum’s partnership enabled the firm to scale its contingent-fee practice strategically—diversifying its portfolio, enhancing profitability, and positioning it for long-term success in the affirmative-litigation market.