Independent legal advice for litigation funding
If you are taking third-party funding or insurance for a legal claim, the funder will often require you to take independent legal advice before signing. A solicitor explains how much of any award you may give up, your obligations and your rights, and signs the certificate the funder needs.
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What is litigation funding?
Litigation funding is where a third party pays some or all of the costs of a legal claim in return for a share of any money recovered. It is often combined with after-the-event (ATE) insurance, which covers the risk of paying the other side’s costs if the claim fails.
Funding agreements set out the funder’s return, how recoveries are shared, and the circumstances in which funding can be withdrawn.
Why does my funder require independent legal advice?
Funders and insurers want to be sure that claimants understand the agreement and have entered it freely, to reduce the risk of later challenge. Many therefore require the claimant to receive advice from a solicitor who is independent of the funder and of the solicitors running the claim.
What your solicitor will explain
The funder's return
How much of any recovery goes to the funder, insurer and lawyers before you.
Control of the claim
Whether the funder has a say over settlement or strategy.
Withdrawal
When the funder can stop funding and what happens then.
Costs risk
What the ATE insurance covers and what it doesn't.
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Documents you'll need
- The litigation funding agreement
- Any ATE insurance policy or proposal
- The funder's ILA certificate template, if it has one
- Photo ID (passport or driving licence)
- Proof of address dated within the last three months
How it works
- 1
Book a free consultation
Pick a time above. It takes under a minute.
- 2
Speak to your solicitor
An SRA-regulated solicitor explains the risks in plain English, by video or in person in London.
- 3
Certificate sent to your funder
Your signed certificate is sent to your funder or solicitors, usually the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get the advice online?
Yes. Most lenders accept advice given by video call, so you can usually be advised from home. If your lender insists on a face-to-face meeting, that can be arranged in London instead.
Is there an ILA solicitor near me?
You don't need one nearby. Our SRA-regulated solicitors advise by video call wherever you are in England and Wales, often the same day, and video advice is accepted in most cases. If you need to meet face to face, appointments are available at the solicitor's office in London.
Can the solicitors running my claim advise me on the funding?
Funders usually want the advice to come from a solicitor who is independent of the claim and the funder, so it focuses on your interests.
How quickly can I get my certificate?
Often the same day. Once your solicitor has your documents and has advised you, the signed certificate is usually sent to your lender, broker or conveyancer the same day.
How much does it cost?
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Reviewed by Saba Rehman, Solicitor
SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 9 October 2026
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