Running a contingency fee practice in the UK requires substantial working capital – from client acquisition and expert reports to disbursements and overheads.
Traditional lending is often restrictive, expensive, or unsuitable for the unique cash flow cycles of litigation. At Halcyon Litigation Funding, we provide fair, non-recourse capital that gives established law firms the freedom to expand, take on more cases, and deliver stronger outcomes for clients – without exposing the firm to unsustainable debt.
Who We Work With
We partner with UK law firms that have the track record, infrastructure, and ambition to scale. To qualify, your firm should demonstrate:
Trading History – minimum of 5 years in practice
A clear record of operations that shows proven experience and case-handling capacity.
Financial Stability – no adverse credit history
A stable foundation that supports sustainable long-term growth.
Case Management System – API-enabled
Robust digital infrastructure that allows us to integrate directly, giving both parties full visibility of case progress and financial performance.
Proven Case Data – at least 2 years of settlements
Historic outcomes that ensure funding decisions are based on real results, not projections.
Profit Margins – £3,000+ average recovery per case
Evidence that your caseload supports ongoing profitability while maintaining fair returns for both sides.
Our funding model is structured around your firm’s actual performance, making it transparent, predictable, and aligned with your growth.
Monthly Drawdowns
Funds are advanced each month to cover acquisition, case running costs, and disbursements, ensuring reliable working capital at every stage.
Repayments Only On Success
If a case is successful, recovered costs and success fee deductions are paid into an escrow account. Halcyon recovers the net funding amount on all resolved cases with an agreed fair profit share for successful cases with the remainder being released to the law firm. We offer non-recourse models which mean if all the cases failed then no repayment would be made.
Escrow Client Accounts
All proceeds from settled cases flow into a secure escrow account, creating a transparent process where repayments and profit distributions are managed fairly.
Transparent Monitoring
By connecting directly to your case management system, we provide real-time oversight of case performance, giving both sides complete clarity over cash flow and outcomes.
Upfront contribution: £1,200 per case to fund acquisition and early costs
Time to settlement: Around 12 months on average
Average success rate: 75%
With Halcyon funding
Your firm receives £1,200 upfront per case, supporting client acquisition and early-stage running costs
On successful resolution, the total repayment is £1900 – the £1,200 advance plus a £700 funding fee
With an average recovery of £5,000, the cost of funding a case equates to £700 – a clear and proportionate expense in relation to overall settlement value
(Actual funding offers will vary based on historic settlement value, average length of settlement time and upfront funding requirement for the firm)
Why Work With Us?
Founded by UK solicitors with deep knowledge of the sector
Tailored solutions designed exclusively for contingency fee practices
