In its 2026 Litigation Support guide, Chambers and Partners ranked Much among the best litigation finance deal counsel in the United States. The firm earned a practice ranking in addition to individual rankings for principals Jonathan Friedland and Jeremy Waitzman:
Practice Ranking
- Litigation Finance Deal Counsel: Band 2
Individual Rankings
- Jonathan Friedland: Litigation Finance Deal Counsel, Band 2
- Jeremy Waitzman: Litigation Finance Deal Counsel, Band 2
View the rankings on the Chambers and Partners website.
Friedland and Waitzman have worked together on litigation finance matters since 2017, guiding clients through a continually growing portfolio of complex transactions. Their collaborative approach has yielded a strong track record of successful closings, with the volume of deals continuing to expand year over year. During the research process for the Litigation Support guide, clients and peers praised the Much team:
- "Much Shelist provides expert advice and produces high quality work while maintaining a flexible, nimble approach. They appreciate that each case requires a tailored approach and can match their work and advice to the specific needs of a case."
- "Much Shelist has a better understanding of the legal finance market than others given its strong background in credit, bankruptcy and transactional matters."
- "Much Shelist stands out for its efficiency and commercial instincts. The firm moves very quickly and thinks strategically and practically about transaction risks. They consistently meet timelines and budgets without sacrificing quality and demonstrate a superior ability to focus on key issues without over-negotiating or wasting time on insignificant matters."
- "Much Shelist are very knowledgeable and a great resource particularly in complex financing and distressed situations."
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