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Hedge Funds Make Their Move as Litigation Finance Assets Slump

A losing streak in litigation finance is attracting hedge funds and other alternative investment managers looking to invest in legal claims at distressed valuations, according to people familiar with the matter. Firms working in distressed-debt special situations including Davidson Kempner …

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According to Insurance Journal’s source item, Hedge Funds Make Their Move as Litigation Finance Assets Slump, A losing streak in litigation finance is attracting hedge funds and other alternative investment managers looking to invest in legal claims at distressed valuations, according to people familiar with the matter. Firms working in distressed-debt special situations including Davidson Kempner …

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