Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR) (NYSE: BUR) is a leading global finance firm that specializes in litigation and arbitration funding, risk management, and asset recovery. The company provides capital to law firms and corporate clients to finance legal fees and associated costs in commercial disputes. In exchange for funding, Burford shares in any awards or settlements, enabling clients to pursue meritorious claims without bearing upfront legal expenses.
Founded in 2009 by Christopher Bogart, Burford was among the first firms to establish a dedicated litigation finance business. It began trading on the London Stock Exchange later that year and expanded to a secondary listing on the New York Stock Exchange in 2017. Over more than a decade, the firm has built a track record of investing across a broad range of jurisdictions and case types, from international commercial arbitration to high-stakes litigation in national courts.
With headquarters in New York and a network of offices in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dublin and Chicago, Burford serves clients worldwide. Its services include case underwriting, portfolio financing, legal risk solutions and asset recovery strategies. The company’s deep legal expertise and data-driven approach allow it to assess case merits, structure bespoke funding solutions and manage exposure across diversified portfolios.
Burford is led by its founder and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Bogart, supported by an executive team with extensive experience in law, finance and investment management. The firm’s governance framework and commitment to transparency underpin its reputation in an emerging asset class that bridges the capital and legal markets.
