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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Outliers Ideas

What types of assets does Outliers Ideas finance or acquire?

We finance, co-invest in, or acquire large-scale individual litigations, class actions, claim portfolios, and special situation debt.

Our activity combines legal analysis, financial structuring, and strategic execution.

Does Outliers Ideas only finance litigation, or does it also design the structure of the transactions?

Outliers Ideas not only provides capital but also designs the full architecture of each transaction, taking into account legal, accounting, tax, and regulatory factors, and tailoring it to the profile of both the asset and the investor.

This means we adapt each transaction to its specific context: selecting the appropriate vehicle (SPV, co-investment, direct purchase, etc.), analyzing the tax and legal framework, and ensuring the execution is viable from every angle —financial, legal, and operational.

Where does Outliers Ideas operate?

Our main focus is the Spanish and European markets, particularly in jurisdictions where class actions or complex litigation present entry barriers.

What is the size of your transactions?

We make proprietary investments starting from €2 million.

In co-investment with international funds, we manage transactions ranging from €50 million to €150 million —and even larger.

How do you decide whether to finance, co-invest, or acquire an asset?

It depends on the case profile, the type of client, and the most efficient legal and financial structure. We evaluate each transaction and propose the optimal approach.

FAQ about Class Actions

What is a class action?

A class action allows multiple parties affected by the same event —such as a cartel or market abuse— to join together in a single coordinated claim.

This reduces costs, unifies the strategy, and strengthens the legal position against the defendant.

What experience does Outliers Ideas have in this type of claim?

Outliers Ideas is a leading firm in the structuring and financing of class actions in Spain and Europe, particularly in environments without specific regulation.

We have participated in high-impact cases such as the truck cartel, the automobile cartel, and the oil companies cartel.

Does Outliers Ideas only finance this type of litigation, or does it also participate in its organization?

Outliers Ideas not only provides financing but also designs and coordinates the structure of the class action from the outset.

We collaborate with the law firm handling the case, as well as with other key stakeholders such as auditors, experts, claimant acquisition teams, and technology platforms.

What value does Outliers bring compared to other funders?

In addition to capital, we bring structure, experience, and an extensive network of partners.

Our comprehensive approach allows us to be involved throughout the entire class action process —from financial design to claimant acquisition, economic damage analysis, and legal strategy.

FAQ about Financing of Large Individual Claims

What is considered a large individual claim?

Large individual claims are lawsuits or arbitration proceedings initiated by a single party (a company or individual) in which the amount claimed is significant —generally starting from several million euros.

These types of claims usually require complex legal analysis and a tailored financing or investment strategy.

What does Outliers Ideas offer in this type of case?

In the case of large individual claims, we can finance the legal costs of the proceeding, advance the amount of an already-recognized claim, or directly acquire the right to payment.

We also participate as co-investors or structurers when the case requires it.

What is the difference between financing and acquiring a claim?

Financing allows the claimant to retain ownership of the case, while Outliers Ideas provides capital in exchange for a share of the outcome.

In an acquisition, Outliers Ideas purchases the right to payment and becomes the holder of the claim, assuming both the risk and the potential return.

In which industries do you finance individual claims?

We have worked in industries such as energy, transportation, infrastructure, and public procurement, among others.

What matters most is not the sector itself, but the legal strength of the case, its economic value, and the ability to structure the transaction effectively.

FAQ about Investment in Smaller Claim Portfolios

What is considered a smaller claim portfolio?

It is a group of individual claims, usually of moderate value, that share a common cause or similar characteristics and, when aggregated, allow the structuring of a profitable transaction.

They often originate from sectors such as transportation, energy, or distribution, or stem from the same type of harm (for example, anti-competitive practices).

Does Outliers Ideas purchase these portfolios, or does it only finance them?

It depends on the case. We can finance the holder (company, fund, or law firm), directly acquire the portfolio, or design a hybrid structure.

We analyze each opportunity and propose the most efficient model from both a legal and financial perspective.

What type of clients can benefit from this solution?
Law firms with multiple clients affected by the same event, companies that have accumulated claims against third parties (for example, suppliers or public entities), or funds that have acquired legal positions and are seeking liquidity or co-investment.
What value does Outliers Ideas add in this type of transaction?

In addition to capital, we bring expertise in legal structuring, economic analysis, risk management, and operational coordination.

Our approach enables the transformation of complex portfolios into profitable investment vehicles, with a clear and scalable control framework.

FAQ about Distressed Debt

What is considered distressed debt?

Distressed debt refers to debt issued by companies or entities facing significant financial difficulties, whose market value is below its nominal value.

It typically includes unpaid, restructured, or high-risk loans or bonds. This type of debt is often linked to insolvency proceedings, contractual breaches, or litigation and requires a specialized strategy for its acquisition, restructuring, or enforcement.

At Outliers Ideas, we identify these assets as investment opportunities with high potential for recovery and profitability.

What type of debt does Outliers Ideas acquire?

We acquire non-performing or distressed debt, both banking and corporate, particularly when it is backed by collateral or linked to a legal proceeding.

Do you also restructure debt?

Yes. We can participate in restructuring processes, negotiate with the debtor, or convert the debt into an equity stake when there is economic viability.

What value does Outliers Ideas add in this type of transaction?

In addition to capital, we bring expertise in legal structuring, economic analysis, risk management, and operational coordination.

Our approach enables the transformation of complex portfolios into profitable investment vehicles, supported by a clear and scalable control framework.

Detrás de Outliers

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Antonio-Amorrich
Antonio Amorrich
Socio fundador

Experto asesor financiero para empresas, con especial foco en reestructuraciones, procesos de insolvencia y due diligence, con más de 20 años de trayectoria.

Javier-Vasserot
Javier Vasserot
Socio fundador

Más de 25 años de experiencia diseñando e implementando estrategias legales y financieras, centradas en procesos concursales, inversión en activos legales, estructuración de vehículos, fusiones y adquisiciones, e inversiones ilíquidas.

Diego-Abellan
Diego Abellán
Socio fundador

Especialista en financiación de proyectos, captación de deuda y finanzas corporativas, con más de 20 años de experiencia. En los últimos años se ha centrado en el ámbito de las inversiones ilíquidas.

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invertidos, co-invertidos o estructurados en la última década

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co-invertidos con hedge funds y family offices

Success stories

Proven Track record

Truck cartel

Class action against truck manufacturers that operated a cartel in Europe between 1997 and 2011.

Lawsuit against oil companies

(Oil Follow-On Action)

Action against major oil companies for imposing anti-competitive agreements on service stations.

Receivable I Project

Acquisition of debt from a transportation company in financial distress.

Port Project

Acquisition of debt from a shipyard in financial distress.

At Outliers, we are delighted to review your specific case and share our insights with you.