King's Bench Walk, London

Silver Bull Secures US$9.5M Litigation Funding to Pursue Damages Claim Against the Mexican Government

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Litigation Funding Agreement (“LFA”) signed with Bench Walk Advisors LLC (“Bench Walk”) to pursue international arbitration claims against Mexico for breaches of its obligations under NAFTA.

Key Points: 
  • Litigation Funding Agreement (“LFA”) signed with Bench Walk Advisors LLC (“Bench Walk”) to pursue international arbitration claims against Mexico for breaches of its obligations under NAFTA.
  • “The substantial litigation funding secured under the LFA is a testament to the strength of Silver Bull’s claims.
  • The US$9.5 million funding facility is non-dilutive to Silver Bull shareholders and will cover the full legal budget of the claim, expert, and ancillary costs, as well as Silver Bull’s operating expenses.
  • Silver Bull held a meeting with Mexican government officials in Mexico City on May 30, 2023, in an attempt to explore amicable settlement options and avoid arbitration.