Disbursement funding covers the out-of-pocket expenses required to advance a legal claim — expert witnesses, economic analysis, e-discovery, forensic accounting, arbitrator fees, court costs, and more. Rather than the law firm or client bearing these costs upfront, a funder like Norlit provides the capital needed to cover them throughout the life of the case.
Non-recourse means that repayment comes solely from the proceeds of a successful case. If the case does not succeed, the law firm and client owe nothing. The risk of loss is borne entirely by the funder.
We focus on class actions, commercial arbitration (domestic and international), Competition Tribunal proceedings, and insolvency litigation including preference actions, fraudulent conveyance claims, and director liability matters.
We fund the full range of litigation disbursements: expert witness fees, economic analysis, document production and e-discovery platforms, forensic accounting, arbitrator fees, mediation expenses, court filing fees, transcripts, translation services, trial preparation, demonstrative evidence, and appeal costs.
Because our team includes experienced litigators who can assess case merit directly, we are able to make informed decisions quickly — often significantly faster than funders who rely on external reviews or generic financial models. Timelines depend on case complexity, but we prioritize responsiveness.
Our terms are transparent and competitive. We do not use opaque bundling structures or hidden fees. The cost of funding is clearly set out, and where ATE insurance is coordinated alongside funding, each component is priced separately so you have full visibility.
No. We provide funding, not direction. Litigation strategy, settlement decisions, and day-to-day management of the case remain entirely with the legal team and their client. We are a financial partner, not a co-counsel.
Most litigation funders evaluate cases through a purely financial lens. Because Norlit was founded by senior litigators with decades of courtroom experience, we assess cases with a practitioner's understanding of merit, risk, and strategy. This means faster decisions, more realistic evaluations, and terms that reflect how litigation actually works.
We work closely with leading after-the-event insurance providers to coordinate integrated solutions when adverse cost coverage is needed. Our deep relationships with underwriters and our expertise in evaluating case strength allow us to help secure competitive premiums with full transparency — no hidden markups or opaque bundling.
Several things set us apart: we are founded and led by senior litigators, not financiers. Our pricing is fully transparent with no hidden fees. We focus specifically on disbursement funding rather than trying to be all things to all cases. And we coordinate ATE insurance seamlessly, with each component priced separately so you always know exactly what you are paying for.
Reach out through our contact page with a brief overview of your case. All inquiries are treated with strict confidentiality. We will respond promptly to discuss whether Norlit funding is a good fit for your matter.