Litigation finance, structured for your matter
Recourse Capital provides tailored litigation finance solutions for companies, law firms, and plaintiffs across Canada. Every structure is bespoke. Every investment is non-recourse.
Single-Case Funding
Non-recourse financing of legal fees, expert costs, and disbursements for a specific commercial dispute or arbitration.
Who it is for
Companies with a high-value claim who need to preserve operating capital. Law firms whose clients cannot afford upfront litigation costs.
How it works
We cover all case-related expenses. If the case succeeds, we receive a pre-agreed return from the proceeds. If the case fails, we absorb the loss. The client owes nothing.
Typical case types
- Breach of contract
- Fraud and asset recovery
- Intellectual property disputes
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- International arbitration (ICSID, ICC, UNCITRAL)
Portfolio Finance
A single capital facility covering multiple matters, allowing risk to be spread across a portfolio of claims.
Who it is for
Companies with recurring litigation portfolios. Law firms seeking to offer alternative fee arrangements or invest in growth.
How it works
We establish a committed capital pool. You draw down as needed across multiple cases. Pricing reflects portfolio diversification and lower aggregate risk.
Benefits
- Lower cost of capital than single-case funding
- Faster deployment for new matters
- Enables contingent and hybrid fee arrangements
- Supports firm growth and business development
Claim Monetization
An upfront advance against the expected value of a pending claim, judgment, or arbitration award.
Who it is for
Companies that do not need fee financing but want to accelerate expected recoveries into immediate working capital.
How it works
We advance a portion of the expected recovery. You use the capital for any corporate purpose. When the matter resolves, we receive our return from the proceeds. You keep the remainder.
Use cases
- Accelerating opt-out antitrust or competition claims
- Unlocking value from pending judgments
- Improving quarterly liquidity without adding debt
- Funding unrelated litigation defense
Adverse Costs Protection
Indemnity against adverse costs awards in class actions and other litigation where the loser-pays rule creates existential risk.
Who it is for
Representative plaintiffs in class actions. Companies defending against counterclaims with adverse costs exposure.
How it works
We provide a costs indemnity and, where needed, disbursement funding. In class actions, our agreements are structured to satisfy Ontario’s Class Proceedings Act, section 33.1, and are submitted for court approval.
Canadian context
Ontario’s Class Proceedings Fund provides a statutory alternative, but its 10% levy and limited disbursement coverage leave significant room for commercial funders to offer more flexible terms.
Asset Recovery & Enforcement
Funding and strategic support for the enforcement of judgments and arbitration awards against recalcitrant debtors.
Who it is for
Creditors with unenforced judgments. Arbitration winners facing non-compliant respondents.
How it works
We fund the legal and investigative costs of enforcement proceedings. We can also acquire judgment debts outright, providing immediate liquidity while assuming the enforcement risk.
Not sure which structure fits?
Every investment is bespoke. Tell us about your matter and we will propose the structure that best preserves your capital and control.