Ease the wait. Fund your RAF Disbursements now.
Stay in control of your practice’s cash flow with structured, matter-linked funding for medico-legal reports, expert witnesses, and key litigation expenses – without slowing down your RAF matters.
Why leading RAF attorneys trust Christopher Finance
RAF litigation is cash-intensive, time-consuming work. Christopher Finance partners with established practices to keep disbursements funded, matters moving, and your team focused on client outcomes instead of cash-flow gaps.
Built specifically for RAF practices
We understand the realities of contingency-fee RAF litigation – long timelines, high upfront disbursement costs, and unpredictable settlement dates. Our funding model is designed around these dynamics, not generic business lending rules.
Transparent, matter-linked funding
Every funding arrangement is linked to specific files and clearly documented. You stay in control of what is funded, when it is funded, and how it is applied, with no hidden instalments or unexpected deductions.
Keeps your team focused on cases
By removing the pressure of immediate payments for reports, experts, and other disbursements, your team can focus on litigation strategy, negotiation, and client care – where their expertise adds the greatest value.
Human support, not a call centre
You have direct access to a specialist team that understands RAF work. Queries are handled personally, with clear communication on approvals, disbursements, and settlement reconciliations.
What we typically fund for RAF practices
Christopher Finance supports the core disbursements that keep RAF litigation moving. Funding is aligned with clearly defined categories, linked to specific matters, and documented for your records.
Medico-legal and expert reports
Funding for medico-legal assessments, expert consultations, and specialist reports essential to RAF quantification and litigation.
- Orthopaedic, neurosurgical, and specialist opinion reports
- Industrial psychologist and occupational therapist reports
- Actuarial calculations and supporting documentation
Court, procedural, and admin costs
Support for procedural and administrative disbursements that arise during pre-trial, trial prep, and settlement.
- Court process fees, filing fees, and sheriffs’ costs
- Record reconstruction, bundle preparation, and indexing
- Tracing, transcription, and related case services
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Request a Call BackWhat RAF attorneys say about partnering with us
We work with established RAF practices across South Africa. Here’s what some of them have shared about their experience with Christopher Finance.
Christopher Finance has become an essential strategic partner in our RAF practice. Their funding turnaround time allows our matters to progress without delay, and the transparency of their process gives us complete control over every disbursement.
Their understanding of RAF timelines and expert-report requirements sets them apart from any traditional funding provider. Working with a team that understands how we litigate and what we need makes all the difference.
The matter-linked approach gives us clarity and confidence. Reporting is simple, reconciliation is clean, and our experts are always paid on time. It has improved our operational capacity tremendously.
Frequently asked questions
The questions below address common points raised by RAF attorneys when considering a structured disbursement funding partner such as Christopher Finance.
We typically support established RAF practices with a consistent litigation pipeline and a clear matter management structure. Our focus is on firms that regularly brief experts, prepare for trial, and manage significant disbursement portfolios across their RAF files.
No. Your firm remains in full control of all matters, strategy, and client relationships at all times. Christopher Finance’s role is to fund agreed disbursements in line with a documented framework – not to interfere in legal decision-making or case management.
Each funding arrangement is linked to specific matters and clear disbursement categories. We maintain an auditable record of what has been funded, and at settlement we reconcile the position with your firm so that every file has a transparent funding trail.
Timelines depend on the complexity of your practice and how quickly we receive the required information. The process is designed to be efficient, while still allowing for thorough due diligence and a tailored proposal that reflects your firm’s risk profile and objectives.
Pricing is linked to the nature of the funding, the complexity and risk profile of the matters, and the structure of the framework we agree with your firm. During the proposal stage, we set out the pricing structure clearly so that you can evaluate it alongside your broader practice and case strategy.
The most effective starting point is a structured discussion about your current RAF portfolio, your disbursement profile, and your growth plans. From there, we can assess alignment, outline potential frameworks, and agree on next steps if it appears to be a suitable fit.