Legal Finance Insights

Hosted by The Association of Litigation Funders of Australia

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Aug 2026

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Welcome to Legal Finance Insights, the podcast that takes you inside the legal finance industry. Join your host Pip Murphy, CEO of the Association of Litigation Funders of Australia, as she interviews key players, uncovers the latest trends, and provides invaluable tips and tricks to accessing, obtaining, and using legal finance. Whether you are a lawyer, litigation funder, or service provider to the legal finance industry, Legal Finance Insights is your go-to resource for enhancing and improving your understanding of the legal finance industry.

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August 4, 202619 min

Episode 17 | Getting Ahead: The Case for Early-Stage Expert Analysis

In this episode, Pip Murphy speaks with Hugo Loneragan and Phil Hersey from RESOLVE Forensic about deploying forensic accounting experts strategically in complex damages claims, particularly in funded class action litigation. They explore what early-stage expert analysis involves, how it shapes the expert report process, and how to balance credible damages estimates against genuine uncertainty. The discussion also touches on cost and proportionality when commissioning early-stage work, the risks of overly complex damages models, and how the role of forensic accountants in funded litigation is set to evolve.

July 17, 202627 min

Episode 16 | Cash Me If You Can: Asset Tracing and Award Enforcement Across APAC

In this episode, Pip Murphy speaks with Bruno Vickers, an Investigations and Asset Recovery specialist and Partner at HKA about asset tracing and award enforcement across APAC. Pip and Bruno discuss topics such as: how investigations fit into the disputes and litigation funding landscape; how claimants and funders can avoid seeing their successful claims end in disappointing recoveries; how important early-stage asset tracing is in shaping a successful enforcement strategy; how to think more creatively to uncover more successful enforcement outcomes; what the particular challenges across APAC in asset tracing and enforcement are, and what should parties in Australia be aware of; and how technology and AI are changing investigations and asset tracing.

March 10, 202621 min

Episode 15 | How AI is Transforming Legal Workflows and Document Review

In this episode, Pip Murphy speaks with Lauren Anderson, Director at KordaMentha, and Skye Gedye from Link Legal Advisory about how generative AI is reshaping legal workflows and document review in Australia. They explore the development of AI functionality within Nuix, its practical application in live matters, and what these innovations mean for compliance, security, and client outcomes. The discussion also looks ahead to future trends and potential risks, such as bias and hallucinations, and offers practical advice for firms considering AI adoption.

October 21, 2025Episode 1431 min

Episode 14 | The Use of AI in Litigation

In this episode, Pip Murphy speaks with Phil Smith from FTI Consulting about the growing use of AI in litigation in Australia and globally including the biggest changes, challenges and opportunities.

July 10, 2025Episode 1328 min

Episode 13 | A Review of Litigation Insurance

In this episode, Pip Murphy speaks with Madeleine Tricarico about Litica, the development of the Australian and global ATE insurance market and some recent cases that have recognised the application and use of anti-avoidance endorsements for the first time in Australia.

May 20, 202510 min

Episode 12 | Recent High Court Case Review

In this episode, Pip Murphy speaks with Millie Byrnes Howe about the recent High Court decisions in two funded class actions, William's v Toyota and Capic v Ford, and how those judgments might impact the litigation landscape in the near future.

December 12, 202456 min

AALF Webinar Series - The Global Market for ATE Insurance in 2024

Welcome to the AALF Webinar Series - a forum for leaders in the legal finance industry to share knowledge and insights. Join us for our second session on The Global Market for ATE Insurance in 2024. This session will dive into the latest market developments, emerging trends, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead on the global stage. Helping you gain a deeper understanding of the forces shaping the future of After the Event (ATE) insurance. Our expert speakers, with their real-world experience, will guide you through the complexities of this evolving sector, helping you stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape. Our moderator for the webinar is Patrick Crisp of Balance Legal Capital. Our panellists for the webinar are: Madeleine Tricarico, Senior Associate at Litica Martin del Gallego, National Head of Litigation and Partner at Piper Alderman Natalie Bowcutt, Strategic Partnerships Manager at Vie Legal Insurance Pty Ltd

November 26, 202455 min

AALF Webinar Series - The Insolvency Landscape in 2024 and Beyond

Welcome to the AALF Webinar Series - a forum for leaders in the legal finance industry to share knowledge and insights. For our first session, the panel discussed The Insolvency Landscape in 2024 and Beyond . Discover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the world of insolvency, as seen first-hand by those at the front line of change. Our expert speakers share their knowledge and expertise to help you navigate this complex landscape. Our moderator for the webinar is John Winter, Chief Executive Officer of ARITA. Our panellists for the webinar are: Stuart Price, Chief Executive Officer of CASL and founding Member of AALF Kathy Sozou, Partner at McGrathNicol Matt Kennedy, Executive Counsel at Mackay Chapman

May 22, 202426 min

Episode 9 | The Australian ATE Insurance Market

In this episode, Pip Murphy speaks with Phil Lomax, Managing Director about: the development of the Australian and global ATE insurance market; and Litica's expansion into Australia.

April 10, 202424 min

Episode 8 | Omni Bridgeway's Construction Claims Finance

In this episode, Pip Murphy speaks with Mitch Dearness and Philippa Briggs, Investment Managers with Omni Bridgeway about how Omni Bridgeway offers construction companies an opportunity to assess and leverage value, optimise cash flow and resolve claims at an early stage.