Case Studies

Outcomes,
by the matter.

Thirty-one disputes financed by Avyana across commercial litigation, international arbitration, IP, insolvency and special situations. Anonymised by default. Each entry shows what was at stake, what we funded, and what the claimant recovered.

Avyana case studies — 31 funded commercial disputes, arbitration awards, insolvency claims and IP enforcement matters
31
Funded matters shown
€297m+
Aggregate claim volume
12
Practice categories
0
Recourse to the claimant
Marquee matters

Eight matters by recovery size.

Case · 27
Securities
€19m
Recovered against €22 million

Investment Fund Embezzlement

The matter

LPs discovered the GP of a private fund misappropriated investor capital.

What we funded

Avyana funded forensic audits, SEC coordination and class action litigation.

Outcome

€19 million recovered and fund liquidation managed through court oversight.

Case · 08
Fraud / collective
€18m
Recovered against €24 million

Real Estate Development Fraud

The matter

A group of investors were defrauded in a luxury development project; units were never delivered despite full payment.

What we funded

We financed collective investor action, initiated asset freezes on the developer's assets and pursued criminal complaints alongside civil claims.

Outcome

€18 million recovery through asset auctions and partial cash settlement.

Case · 16
Corporate litigation
€16.7m
Recovered against €20 million

Hostile Takeover Defense

The matter

A minority shareholder was forced out of a fast-growing startup at an undervalued share price.

What we funded

We financed a shareholder oppression suit, valuation challenge and injunctions.

Outcome

Court-mandated fair valuation led to €16.7 million settlement.

Case · 01
IP infringement
€14m
Recovered against €18 million

David vs. Tech Goliath

The matter

A software startup discovered that a global tech giant had copied their patented AI algorithm without licensing.

What we funded

Avyana Litigation Funding financed a full intellectual property lawsuit across two jurisdictions, engaged top-tier patent litigators and secured expert witness support.

Outcome

After 14 months of litigation pressure, the tech giant agreed to a €14 million settlement plus full licensing rights for future use.

Case · 22
Fraud
€14m
Recovered against €17 million

Cryptocurrency Exchange Theft

The matter

A group of investors lost funds after a crypto exchange collapsed under suspicious circumstances.

What we funded

We financed digital asset tracing and litigation in three jurisdictions.

Outcome

€14 million in recoveries through frozen wallets and regulatory seizure.

Case · 07
IP infringement
€13.5m
Recovered against €15 million

Medical Innovation Stolen

The matter

A medical device inventor's patented designs were unlawfully commercialised by a former strategic partner.

What we funded

Avyana funded a full-scale IP infringement suit, involving expert testimonies on product development cycles and damage models.

Outcome

€13.5 million settlement, public apology and global license recognition secured.

Case · 30
Corporate litigation
€13.5m
Recovered against €15 million

Investor Exit Denied in PE Deal

The matter

A private equity investor was denied exit rights based on manipulated valuations.

What we funded

We financed contractual enforcement and initiated valuation arbitration.

Outcome

€13.5 million buyout completed under revised terms.

Case · 21
Securities
€12m
Recovered against €14 million

Unlawful Delisting from Stock Exchange

The matter

Minority investors were harmed when a board pushed a forced delisting without shareholder approval.

What we funded

Avyana funded corporate governance litigation and filed at the securities authority.

Outcome

€12 million settlement and board resignations.

The full index

Twenty-three further matters.

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  • 02

    The Unpaid Supplier

    Commercial litigation
    The matter

    A supplier delivered critical components for a major industrial project. The multinational client refused to pay, citing unfounded contractual issues.

    Claim · Outcome
    €2.5 million

    Full payment of €2.5 million plus late payment penalties and €300,000 in legal costs awarded.

  • 03

    The Construction Dispute

    Arbitration
    The matter

    A construction firm completed a large infrastructure project but was denied final milestone payments based on fabricated "defect" claims.

    Claim · Outcome
    €11 million

    Arbitration awarded €9.2 million plus interest; post-award enforcement ensured full recovery.

  • 04

    Defending a Shareholder's Rights

    Corporate litigation
    The matter

    A minority shareholder was illegally excluded from board meetings and dividend distributions in a profitable logistics company.

    Claim · Outcome
    €7.5 million

    Full reinstatement of shareholder rights, €6 million damages awarded and legal costs fully reimbursed.

  • 05

    Wrongful Termination — Senior Executive

    Employment
    The matter

    A C-level executive was terminated without cause after a company acquisition and denied stock option rights.

    Claim · Outcome
    €3 million

    €2.8 million settlement and full payment of owed stock option value.

  • 06

    International Trade Breach

    International trade
    The matter

    A food exporter had €12 million worth of goods seized unlawfully by a distributor in the GCC region.

    Claim · Outcome
    €12 million

    Recovered goods released, €10 million settlement secured against the distributor.

  • 09

    Unfair Competition and Poaching

    Commercial litigation
    The matter

    A tech company suffered loss of clients and key staff due to a former partner breaching restrictive covenants.

    Claim · Outcome
    €1.5 million

    €1.2 million settlement and strict court orders reinforcing non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.

  • 10

    Insurance Bad Faith Claim

    Insurance
    The matter

    A large property damage claim after a flood was wrongfully denied by a major insurance company.

    Claim · Outcome
    €6 million

    €5.5 million payment secured, plus penalty interest and reputational exposure for the insurer.

  • 11

    Franchise Betrayal

    Commercial litigation
    The matter

    A franchisee was unfairly terminated without cause shortly after achieving profitability, violating franchise agreements.

    Claim · Outcome
    €2.2 million

    €1.9 million settlement covering damages, lost profits and legal fees.

  • 12

    Cross-Border Intellectual Property Enforcement

    IP infringement
    The matter

    A luxury fashion brand discovered counterfeiting operations in multiple GCC countries using its trademarks unlawfully.

    Claim · Outcome
    €10 million

    €8.5 million in damages awarded, counterfeit operations dismantled and brand rights fully restored.

  • 13

    The Sabotaged Joint Venture

    Corporate litigation
    The matter

    A European industrial company entered into a JV with a regional partner in Southeast Asia. After setup, the partner funneled clients into a competing firm.

    Claim · Outcome
    €9 million

    €7.2 million in damages plus dissolution of JV under favourable terms.

  • 14

    Cyberattack Liability Dispute

    Technology
    The matter

    A fintech startup suffered a major cyberattack due to negligence by their outsourced IT provider.

    Claim · Outcome
    €4.8 million

    €4.5 million recovery including liability coverage and insurer payout.

  • 15

    Misappropriated R&D Funds

    Fraud
    The matter

    An innovative cleantech company discovered its CEO had redirected EU grant money for personal use.

    Claim · Outcome
    €5 million

    €4.2 million recovered; CEO removed and criminal charges filed.

  • 17

    Art Ownership Dispute

    Specialist
    The matter

    A collector claimed a major gallery unlawfully sold artwork without proper title.

    Claim · Outcome
    €6 million

    Artwork recovered, €4.5 million compensation secured and title officially restored.

  • 18

    Exploitative Licensing Deal

    Commercial litigation
    The matter

    A biotech firm was tricked into an exploitative licensing deal under duress.

    Claim · Outcome
    €3.2 million

    €2.9 million settlement and revised licensing structure.

  • 19

    Aviation Parts Fraud

    Fraud
    The matter

    An airline discovered counterfeit parts supplied for its regional fleet.

    Claim · Outcome
    €8.5 million

    €7.1 million settlement and supplier banned across aviation networks.

  • 20

    ESG Greenwashing Fraud

    Securities
    The matter

    Investors in a sustainability bond discovered funds were misused for fossil fuel operations.

    Claim · Outcome
    €11 million

    €9 million recovery and penalties imposed on the issuer.

  • 23

    Environmental Pollution Liability

    Specialist
    The matter

    Farmers suffered losses due to illegal toxic waste dumping by a nearby manufacturer.

    Claim · Outcome
    €10 million

    €8.8 million settlement and remediation mandates.

  • 24

    Unfair Licensing Termination

    Commercial litigation
    The matter

    A small media company had its licensing agreement cancelled arbitrarily by a streaming platform.

    Claim · Outcome
    €2.7 million

    €2.3 million settlement and reinstated contract.

  • 25

    Music Royalties Theft

    IP infringement
    The matter

    A music producer discovered years of unpaid royalties from a major label.

    Claim · Outcome
    €4 million

    €3.7 million recovered plus future revenue participation.

  • 26

    Energy Trading Dispute

    Arbitration
    The matter

    A renewable energy supplier faced non-payment for delivered megawatts due to manipulated spot pricing.

    Claim · Outcome
    €13 million

    €11.5 million settlement and contract renegotiation.

  • 28

    Luxury Goods Counterfeiting Ring

    IP infringement
    The matter

    A watchmaker identified a high-end counterfeiting ring selling replicas online.

    Claim · Outcome
    €9 million

    €7.8 million damages and seizures across four countries.

  • 29

    Academic Research Exploitation

    IP infringement
    The matter

    A university researcher's breakthrough was unlawfully commercialised by a publishing company.

    Claim · Outcome
    €3.4 million

    €3.1 million settlement and licensing agreement signed.

  • 31

    Maritime Insurance Dispute

    Insurance
    The matter

    A logistics firm's cargo was lost at sea, and insurer refused coverage citing vague exclusions.

    Claim · Outcome
    €6.7 million

    €6.1 million recovered and policy rewritten industry-wide.

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