Litigation Funding
Litigation Support Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
Contact number
312-883-8942Chambers Review
Founded by former Gerchen Keller executives, GLS Capital is a notable funder of single-matter and portfolio arrangements, and provides funding for commercial litigation, arbitrations and complex intellectual property cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"GLS have a real niche in patent infringement and have had success there. Their underwriting is thorough but not onerous. They can intuitively understand the merits and risks of a claim."
"The GLS team is mainly made up of partners from elite national law firms who decided to follow their passions. They are highly sophisticated."
"GLS’s team has the experience: they were top-notch litigators themselves before getting into the funding world.They are equipped to be a great adviser to the clients."
"GLS have a real niche in patent infringement and have had success there. Their underwriting is thorough but not onerous. They can intuitively understand the merits and risks of a claim."
"The GLS team is mainly made up of partners from elite national law firms who decided to follow their passions. They are highly sophisticated."
"GLS’s team has the experience: they were top-notch litigators themselves before getting into the funding world.They are equipped to be a great adviser to the clients."
Notable Practitioners
Adam Gill is a founder and managing director at GLS Capital. Gill draws on substantial experience from his former positions at Gerchen Keller and Burford Capital in his role at GLS Capital, and he is an acknowledged expert in intellectual property matters.
"He is sophisticated with his analyses and beyond smart. He is always willing to assist and offer insights to assist in any campaign to make it successful. Mr Gill is a great partner on any case."
"I strongly appreciate that Adam does not view himself as simply a source of funding but a full partner in achieving the results I seek for my client."
"Adam is a consummate professional with integrity, wisdom, patience and creativity."
David Spiegel is a managing director and co-founder of GLS Capital who previously worked as a litigator at Kirkland & Ellis. Spiegel is well regarded for his litigation finance and underwriting expertise.
"David is thoughtful in his analyses and is cerebral with his approach to investments. He is client-driven and extremely knowledgeable about the markets."
"David is fantastic. He is responsive, always available when needed, and provides good input when asked."
"David has a clear-eyed understanding of financial risks and strategy."
Jeffery Lula is a principal at GLS. Formerly a litigation partner at Kirkland & Ellis, Lula has impressed market sources with his resourcefulness, knowledge of commercial litigation and responsiveness in formulating and monitoring litigation funding arrangements.
"Jeffery is fastidious and moves incredibly fast. It is like watching lightning in a bottle. He is a very productive guy and doesn't miss a detail ever."
"Jeffery is incredibly bright and dedicated. He is incredibly tenacious. He also listens, takes the time and is patient."
"Jeffery Lula is a rising star: methodical, a problem solver and excellent to work with."