Capital, Not Control: Structuring Litigation Finance Under AB 2305

Corporate attorney Philippa Balestrieri authored a Daily Journal article about how California Assembly Bill (AB) 2305 may reshape litigation finance structures when it takes effect on January 1, 2027. She examines how the law affects return structures, portfolio financing and funder oversight while preserving lawyers' and clients' authority over litigation decisions. Philippa also discusses how the new framework could influence the way funders structure and evaluate investments in California litigation firms. She encourages funders, lawyers and clients to review financing terms, approval rights, budget controls and other contractual provisions as they prepare for the new requirements.

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