Securing appropriate funding for a case is often one of the most critical challenges faced by businesses and individuals involved in commercial disputes. Whether you are pursuing or defending a claim, the cost of litigation can place significant pressure on cash flow, profitability, and your overall balance sheet.

Annecto Legal supports clients across Greater Manchester and beyond by providing tailored commercial litigation funding solutions. We work closely with businesses, individuals, and professional advisers to ensure that strong claims can be pursued cost effectively, without exposing clients to unnecessary financial risk.

Supporting Commercial Litigation Solicitors in Manchester

Manchester is home to a thriving legal and business community, with many experienced commercial litigation solicitors in Manchester advising on high-value and complex disputes. Annecto Legal complements the work of a client’s existing commercial litigation team by sourcing and structuring appropriate funding and insurance arrangements.

We are not solicitors and do not conduct litigation. Instead, we act as an independent funding specialist that works closely with your chosen legal advisers to put robust fee agreements in place, allowing disputes to be progressed with confidence.

What is Commercial Litigation Funding?

Commercial litigation funding is a financial arrangement where third-party litigation funders agree to cover some or all of the legal costs associated with a dispute. In return, the funder receives a share of any damages recovered if the case succeeds.

Key benefits include:

• Non-recourse funding – if the case fails, the client usually pays nothing
• Risk management – legal spend is removed from the balance sheet
• Access to justice – strong claims can proceed even where cash flow is limited
• Commercial leverage – funded parties may negotiate from a stronger position

This type of funding is commonly used in contract disputes, shareholder disputes, professional negligence claims, insolvency litigation, and other complex commercial matters.

Types of Commercial Litigation Funding Available in Manchester

Annecto Legal advises on a wide range of funding and insurance options, ensuring that each case is supported by the most suitable structure.

After the Event (ATE) Insurance

ATE insurance is taken out after a dispute has arisen. It protects clients against the risk of paying the opponent’s legal costs if the claim is unsuccessful. Premiums are often deferred and contingent on success, making this a popular tool in dispute resolution strategies.

Third Party Funding (TPF)

Third party funding allows professional litigation funders to cover solicitor and counsel costs in return for a share of damages, typically between 20% and 33%. This removes financial exposure entirely from the client and shifts the risk off the balance sheet.

Fee Agreements and Cost Management

In addition to insurance and funding, Annecto Legal advises on solicitor fee agreements, including:

• Conditional fee agreements
• Damages-based agreements
• Hybrid funding arrangements
• Success fee structures
• Work-in-progress (WIP) insurance

Combining funding with the right fee structure, allows claims to be pursued far more cost effectively, while maintaining transparency over legal fees throughout the litigation lifecycle.

Who we Assist in Manchester

Our Manchester commercial litigation funding services support:

• Businesses involved in commercial disputes seeking to manage risk and cash flow
• Individuals pursuing high-value claims where upfront legal costs are prohibitive
• Insolvency practitioners funding claims to maximise recoveries for creditors
• Solicitors seeking funding and ATE solutions for their clients
• Accountants and insurance brokers looking to add value through innovative risk-transfer solutions

Our role is to simplify complex funding decisions and align legal strategy with commercial objectives.

How Annecto Legal Helps with Commercial Litigation Funding

Early advice is crucial in commercial litigation. Annecto Legal helps clients assess the merits of a claim, identify appropriate litigation funders, and structure funding and insurance in a way that supports the overall dispute strategy.

By working closely with Manchester-based legal teams, we help clients:

• Reduce exposure to adverse costs
• Preserve working capital
• Protect their balance sheet
• Focus on achieving the best commercial outcome

Get in Touch

If you are involved in a commercial dispute in Manchester and are concerned about funding, legal costs, or financial risk, speak to Annecto Legal today using the contact details below. Our team can guide you through the full range of commercial litigation funding options and help you identify the most effective solution for your case.