SDBN has attracted external financing from recognized litigation financiers for the various cases it is currently pursuing. The financing is provided on a non-recourse basis: in exchange for advancing the (legal) costs of the action, the financier only receives compensation if the action is successful and compensation is actually paid to the supporters (also referred to as a success fee).

SDBN always ensures that it remains completely independent from the external parties providing the financing. This is laid down in financing agreements. The financing agreements contain various standard guarantees relating to, among other things, (i) control and decision-making authority over the foundation's policy and activities, (ii) the confidentiality of information belonging to the foundation, (ii) early termination of the financing agreement, and (iv) the sharing (on a confidential basis) of the financing conditions with the court at its request.

Furthermore, the financing conditions do not conflict with the collective interests of the foundation's supporters. The foundation's lawyers and other advisors are also completely independent of the financiers. Financing agreements with external financiers are laid down in writing and are governed by Dutch law.

For more information, please refer to our most recent Claim Code Compliance Document (available for download below).