Rocade Capital (“Rocade”), a leading capital provider to plaintiff law firms, announced the recent closing of the acquisition of Law Finance Group LLC, one of the most experienced litigation finance firms in the United States. This strategic transaction immediately expands Rocade’s scale, origination capabilities and product breadth, further solidifying its position as a preeminent institutional platform in the legal finance sector.
The combination reinforces Rocade’s market leadership by integrating its technology-driven underwriting platform and disciplined investment approach with LFG’s established market presence, longstanding client relationships and significant deployment history. Together, the combined platform has deployed in excess of $2.3 billion, driven by Rocade’s rigorous investment selection and proprietary analytics, alongside LFG’s expert-led multidisciplinary approach.
Unlike many competitors, Rocade operates with committed balance sheet capital, providing clients with financial certainty and the stability required to support complex, long-duration matters. At the same time, the firm maintains a nimble, execution-focused model with direct involvement from senior decision-makers at every stage, with an emphasis on speed, responsiveness, and delivering practical solutions for law firms and legal professionals.
“This acquisition represents a natural next step in Rocade’s growth trajectory,” said Brian Roth, Chief Executive Officer of Rocade. “LFG brings a strong reputation, proven relationships, and exceptional expertise in litigation finance that complements our platform. Together, we are expanding our capabilities while remaining firmly committed to disciplined underwriting and rigorous risk management. As a more diversified platform, we are well positioned to innovate and to deliver tailored capital solutions that meet the increasingly complex needs of law firms and claimants over the lifecycle of a claim.”
Jacob Cantrell, Chief Risk Officer of Rocade said: “Rocade’s acquisition of LFG comes at a time of growth in the legal finance market, driven primarily by the increased demand from law firms and claimants for more sophisticated and tailored capital solutions. We are also seeing greater demand from high quality law firms that recognize that we are an institutional provider of legal finance with an established and demonstrably successful track record in this space committed to building relationships for the long term.”
From LFG’s perspective, the acquisition provides access to greater scale, flexible capital, and Rocade’s differentiated underwriting infrastructure. Grant Schrader, VP – Head of Underwriting at LFG, emphasized the strategic alignment between the firms, pairing LFG’s deep expertise in later-stage and post-judgment litigation finance with Rocade’s proven approach to law firm lending. “Rocade has set a clear benchmark for institutional legal finance, and we are excited to join a platform that shares our focus on quality and execution,” said Schrader. “This partnership enhances our ability to streamline the delivery of a broader and more sophisticated range of financing solutions, supported by greater scale and deeper resources.”
LFG will be fully integrated into Rocade’s platform, strengthening its sourcing pipeline, underwriting depth, and ability to deliver tailored capital solutions at scale. The combined platform is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for litigation finance as law firms and claimants seek sophisticated capital partners capable of navigating complex litigation landscapes.
About Rocade Capital
Founded in 2014, Rocade Capital (operating as Rocade LLC) is a leading specialty finance company focused exclusively on legal finance, providing institutional-quality capital solutions across the legal sector. Rocade Capital is backed by EJF Capital LP, a $5.4 billion alternative asset management firm, and Barings, a $481 billion global alternative asset manager. Rocade offers a comprehensive range of financing solutions designed for law firms and legal professionals, built around the specific economics of the legal practice. Led by a seasoned team with deep financial and legal expertise, the firm has deployed over $1.5 billion and generated more than $1.2 billion in realized proceeds since inception. Rocade combines financial discipline with advanced proprietary technology creating a significant underwriting edge in evaluating and managing litigation investments — delivering strong risk-adjusted returns and reliable, flexible capital to its partners.
About Law Finance Group
Headquartered in San Francisco, Law Finance Group LLC is a respected provider of litigation finance solutions, known for its long-standing track record, strong client relationships, and tailored approach to funding legal matters. Since 2012, the firm, together with its predecessors and pre-closing affiliates, has deployed over $850 million and funded more than 300 matters, earning a reputation for reliability, flexibility, and deep sector expertise. The LFG platform was founded in 1994 and is one of the most established providers of legal finance in the United States.
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