Deminor Wiki - Leaders League

History

Leaders League was founded in 1996 in Paris, initially focusing on the French market before expanding internationally. The organisation evolved from providing business leadership rankings to encompassing comprehensive legal services evaluations.

The expansion into international markets accelerated throughout the 2000s and 2010s. In 2004, Leaders League hosted the Private Equity Exchange, its first-ever international event, and in 2007, the company launched its international website and annual market intelligence reports.

The inclusion of litigation funding rankings was a recent addition for Leaders League, acknowledging the sector's transformation from a niche financial service to an integral component of the global legal ecosystem. Leaders League has been ranking litigation funders since approximately 2020, with dedicated categories for both litigation and arbitration funding across multiple jurisdictions.

Methodology and Ranking Process

Leaders League employs a rigorous methodology for its rankings. The research process spans an approximate four-month period for each ranking cycle.

The evaluation process includes several key components:

• Submission Forms: The firm can complete a submission form where detailed information is requested on the firm's performance in the last 12 months in the specific area being evaluated. This includes information about top cases, team composition, differentiation from competitors, clients and new business, significant changes in teams, and client referee lists.
• Client and Peer Feedback: There is a consolidated database that contains many of the leading legal and financial advisors, general counsels and CFOs in each country. They are contacted by Leaders League to give their feedback on the area of research.
• Interviews: There is the opportunity for the firms to be interviewed by the editor in charge of the ranking. The meeting allows a further conversation about the firm's performance, strategy and the state of the market.

Coverage and Publications

The company organises over 20 high-level events in global capitals such as Paris, New York and São Paulo and produces international rankings and news content for the legal, financial, technology and HR industries. Leaders League's litigation funding coverage spans established markets including the United Kingdom, United States, Spain, and emerging markets across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Beyond rankings, Leaders League produces market intelligence reports, hosts conferences.

Litigation Funding Context

Leaders League's litigation funding rankings serve multiple constituencies within the legal finance ecosystem. To help with assessing the quality of a third-party funder, litigation funding rankings, such as Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 or Leaders League, examine funders within numerous international. These rankings evaluate various aspects of funders' operations, including team size, specialisation, decision-making processes, budget availability, and track records.

The organisation ranks litigation funders across multiple categories and jurisdictions. Funders such as Deminor and others have been featured in these rankings, which cover markets including the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, and other jurisdictions.

Market Impact

Leaders League's influence on the litigation funding market extends beyond merely ranking providers. By publishing detailed profiles and rankings of funders, the organisation contributes to market transparency and efficiency. The Leaders League bases its rankings on criteria including reputation of the firm and the growth and dynamism of the teams.

For law firms and corporate clients, Leaders League rankings provide an independent assessment when selecting funding partners.

Conclusion

Leaders League has established itself as one of several authoritative voices in evaluating and analysing the litigation funding industry, providing essential market intelligence for funders, law firms, and funding users. Through its comprehensive rankings, research, and market analysis developed over nearly three decades since its founding in 1996, the organisation has contributed to the transparency and professionalisation of the litigation funding sector.