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Securities litigation has increased significantly in recent years – a trend expected to continue as litigation funders seek new investment opportunities. Shareholders are also more willing to use legal action to hold companies accountable and influence change.

Key drivers include heightened regulatory scrutiny, rapid technological adoption, and investor sensitivity to disclosures about artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency. In the US, over 50 securities class actions have been filed in the past five years alleging false or misleading statements related to AI. The number of such cases is rising annually, with seven filed in 2023, 14 in 2024 and 12 in the first nine months of 2025.

As companies increasingly integrate AI into operations and offerings, they must be aware of litigation risks linked to overstated capabilities – often termed ‘AI washing’ – and misrepresented financial impact.

In the UK, securities litigation is gaining momentum, particularly under sections 90 and 90A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. A growing litigation funding market, group actions and legal reforms – despite challenges such as the PACCAR decision – continue to support expansion in this area.

Against this backdrop, Financier Worldwide turns to some of the leading lights in their field, who share their stories…

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