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LITFINCON Launches Its Inaugural European Conference in Amsterdam

LITFINCON, the renowned global series of conferences dedicated to litigation finance, is excited to announce its first-ever European edition, taking place from October 7-8, 2026, at the elegant Rosewood Amsterdam. This landmark event, which promises to bring together a diverse array of stakeholders in the legal finance realm, is now open for early bird registration at litfinconeurope.com.

The timing of this inaugural conference could not be more relevant. Europe has solidified its position as an emerging powerhouse in litigation finance. This transformation is spurred by an increase in cross-border collective actions, advancements in international arbitration, and the introduction of the Netherlands’ WAMCA regime, as well as the Unified Patent Court. These factors have prompted a notable evolution in how legal claims are financed and managed across the continent. LITFINCON Europe is poised to be a pivotal platform for investors, law firms, corporate counsel, and other industry leaders who are crucial to the ongoing development of this asset class.

Following the successful LITFINCON Asia held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore in June 2026, the Amsterdam conference builds on a foundation of success that spans five years and multiple global locations, including Houston and Beverly Hills. The previous editions have attracted over 1,000 participants, establishing LITFINCON as a premier forum for senior decision-makers in the litigation finance sector. The gathering of such a significant cross-section of professionals will facilitate timely discussions and networking opportunities that could shape the future of litigation finance in Europe.

Jim Batson, Chief Investment Officer of Legal Finance at Siltstone Capital, emphasized the event's importance, stating, "Europe is where some of the most important questions in litigation finance are being worked out right now. The people answering them have not had a dedicated venue until now. LITFINCON Europe creates a crucial space where funders and law firms converge, fostering real conversations around the issues at hand."

The conference theme, "The Claim Is the Asset: IP, Arbitration, Class Actions—The Investors Who Know It," will be explored across eleven intensive panels over the two days. Topics will address the latest legal, commercial, and investment trends that are influencing the evolution of litigation finance. Sessions will cover a variety of crucial subjects, including:

• - Regulatory frameworks across the UK, EU, and US
• - European transaction structures
• - Collective redress and class actions
• - International arbitration and cross-border enforcement
• - Financing for portfolios and law firms
• - Insurance and risk transfer methodologies
• - Funding strategies for IP and patent litigation
• - Investment allocation to European and global litigation finance funds
• - The role of AI and technology in litigation finance initiatives

For those interested, the full agenda is accessible on litfinconeurope.com/agenda.

Robert Le, Co-Founder of Siltstone Capital, shared insights into the growing institutional interest in legal finance: "Legal finance is being increasingly recognized as an attractive institutional asset class. It draws interest from banks, pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, and alternative asset managers looking for unique and uncorrelated returns. Europe stands out as a key market for institutional capital deployment due to legal innovation and expanding commercial opportunities, along with increasing investor demand."

Attendees are encouraged to register early to secure their spot at the conference, which will maintain a limited size to facilitate meaningful dialogue. Additionally, sponsorship opportunities remain for organizations looking to engage with top-level decision-makers from the global litigation finance landscape.

Looking towards the future, LITFINCON will continue its series with a conference in Houston scheduled for February 24-25, 2027, at The Post Oak Hotel.

About LITFINCON

LITFINCON is the foremost global series of conferences entirely focused on litigation finance. It was launched in Houston in 2022 by Siltstone Capital and has since expanded to include venues in Singapore and now Amsterdam, bringing together leaders in litigation funding, institutional investing, legal practice, and related services for in-depth, high-level discussions on the trends, transactions, and innovations shaping the sector. Renowned for its senior-level attendance and substantive programming, LITFINCON has become the industry’s go-to forum for networking, knowledge sharing, and advancing the global legal finance market.

About Siltstone Capital

Headquartered in Houston, Siltstone Capital is a multi-strategy alternative investment firm dedicated to unique returns across legal finance, energy, infrastructure, mineral rights, and other alternative investments. Through its specific legal finance platform, Siltstone provides creative capital solutions for a wide range of stakeholders involved in commercial litigation, international arbitration, intellectual property disputes, and mass torts.

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