Vannin Capital

Dispute resolution funder Vannin Capital has expanded its US team with a triple appointment in New York and Washington, D.C.

Matthew Atlas (pictured, right) joins in New York as a managing director, after serving as chief litigation counsel at the Colgate-Palmolive Company for the past five years. He was also previously vice president and assistant general counsel for JPMorgan Chase Bank, and began his legal career with Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer, & Feld LLP.

Matthew said: ‘Corporations are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits that funding presents, not only as a risk management tool but also as a key part of their strategy to deliver value and growth. I am excited to join Vannin, one of the leaders in litigation finance, at a time when the industry is rapidly expanding in the U.S.’

Also joining in New York is Melissa Feig (left), who comes on board as an associate director. Melissa previously practised at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP where she focused on commercial and distressed asset litigation, internal and white-collar investigations, and consumer class actions. She commented: ‘Vannin is an ambitious and innovative business that is well positioned to capitalize on the continued growth of the litigation funding industry. I am excited to join the team and look forward to contributing to its continued success.’

In Washington, D.C., Arthur (Ted) Farrell (centre) has also joined Vannin as a managing director. Previously a partner at Ruyak Cherian LLP, he handled a wide range of commercial disputes including IP and antitrust matters. He also formerly held positions at Winston & Strawn LLP and Baker Botts LLP in Washington, D.C.

Ted commented: ‘I was drawn to Vannin’s reputation as a market leader in the litigation funding industry and its commitment to strategic growth in the US and internationally. I look forward to helping build out the company’s presence and offering in Washington.’

Scott Mozarsky, regional managing director with overall responsibility for Vannin’s North American business, stated: ‘The addition of Matthew, Ted and Melissa marks a significant step in Vannin’s growth in North America. Their diverse backgrounds, depth of knowledge and their subject matter expertise add to our already strong foundation of litigation funding capabilities and position us to capitalize on strong market opportunities associated with geographic and product expansion.’