Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Litigation Insurance Broker in London
Established in 2000, The Judge is a leading international broker specialising in litigation and arbitration risk insurance. Part of the Thomas Miller Group, we provide tailored solutions including ATE insurance, contingency fee insurance, and litigation finance. Our team combines deep legal expertise with global resources to serve law firms and clients worldwide. Recognised as Tier 1 by Chambers & Partners, we prioritise results-driven service and innovation in legal risk management. With offices in London, Manchester, California, and Toronto, we operate under strict regulatory standards across multiple jurisdictions. Our unique position enables access to over USD $1.0 billion in litigation finance through affiliate Erso Capital.We focus on bespoke arrangements that merge insurance and funding solutions to address complex legal cost risks. Our expertise spans adverse costs coverage, own costs insurance, and cross-undertakings, serving high-value disputes across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia.
Services
ATE Insurance
Litigation Finance
Security for Costs
Contingency Fee Insurance
Award Enforcement Funding
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 24 years of pioneering expertise in legal risk insurance markets
- Access to USD $1.0 billion litigation finance through Erso Capital
- Tailored insurance solutions for complex cross-border disputes
- Regulated in UK, USA, and Canada with global office network
- Pioneered results-based brokerage model trusted by leading law firms
Associations and certifications
- Chambers & Partners Tier 1
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated
What people say
Exceptional market knowledge
Reliable risk solutions
Professional team
Timely support
Innovative approaches
Services
ATE Insurance
After-the-Event insurance protects litigants against adverse costs orders in commercial disputes. We structure comprehensive policies with enhanced security features accepted by courts globally. Our solutions cover cases across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia with coverage up to 40m per case through syndicated arrangements.
Litigation Finance
Non-recourse financing for legal costs through affiliate Erso Capital. Available for lawyers fees, disbursements, appeals and enforcement. Access USD $1.0 billion in capital across discretionary funds and managed accounts. Supports cases from small business disputes to large corporate portfolios with flexible repayment terms.
Security for Costs
Insurance solutions enabling injunctive relief through court-accepted security arrangements. Specialised coverage for asset freezing orders and cross-undertakings. Enhanced policies with anti-avoidance endorsements improve acceptance rates in high-risk litigation scenarios involving alleged fraud or sovereign states.
Contingency Fee Insurance
Risk mitigation for law firms operating under contingency fee arrangements. Tailored insurance portfolios protect firms against client non-payment risks. Market-leading solutions for UK-based practitioners with flexible terms matching Damages Based Agreements regulatory requirements.
Award Enforcement Funding
Specialist financing for enforcing arbitral awards and court judgments. Coverage includes costs of enforcement proceedings and asset tracing. Sovereign risk protection available for investor-state disputes. Combined insurance-finance structures enable claim monetisation while mitigating execution risks.
People
Robert Warner
Director
Legal risk specialist with 15+ years in litigation insurance. Leads London office's corporate client division. Expert in complex policy structuring for multinational disputes.
Emily Thomas
Director
Manchester office head with expertise in contingency fee arrangements. Advises major law firms on DBA compliance and risk management strategies.
Muzammil Shaikh
Chief Financial and Commercial Officer
Oversees financial strategy and commercial operations. Brings 20 years' experience in insurance product development and corporate governance.
James Delaney
Director
Specialises in North American market access. Facilitates cross-border insurance placements for Canadian and US litigation matters.
Nick Robson
President of The Judge Canada
Regional leader with deep understanding of Canadian legal frameworks. Develops tailored insurance solutions for domestic and international disputes.
Questions
What types of litigation insurance do you offer?
We provide ATE insurance, contingency fee coverage, security for costs, award enforcement funding, and bespoke legal risk solutions for commercial disputes globally.
How does litigation finance work with insurance?
Our affiliate Erso Capital offers non-recourse funding alongside insurance. This combination protects legal investments while maintaining claimant control over settlement decisions.
Can you handle international cases?
Yes, with offices in London, Manchester, California and Toronto, we arrange coverage for disputes across 80+ jurisdictions with local regulatory compliance.
What's required for an insurance application?
Submit a case summary, success analysis, claim valuation, and enforcement strategy using our briefing note template for faster underwriting decisions.
How are premiums calculated?
Premiums depend on case merits, jurisdictional risks, claim value, and enforcement prospects. We offer contingent payment options aligned with client cash flow needs.
Do you cover appeal costs?
Yes, our policies include appellate proceedings coverage and post-judgment enforcement costs through tailored extensions to standard insurance arrangements.
