Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR) is a leading global finance firm specializing in litigation and arbitration funding. Founded in 2009 in London by Christopher Bogart, the company provides capital to enterprises, law firms and corporations to pursue or defend legal claims. Burford’s business model involves investing in legal cases in exchange for an agreed share of any financial recovery, enabling clients to manage the costs and risks associated with complex litigation and arbitration.
The company offers a range of products and services, including single-case financing, portfolio financing for multiple matters, post-settlement financing and risk management solutions. Its single-case funding supports major commercial disputes, class actions and intellectual property enforcement, while portfolio financing helps law firms and corporations smooth cash flows across multiple cases. Burford also provides royalty financing for law firms, allowing them to monetize the future income from their equity interests in cases.
With offices in London, New York, Chicago, Singapore, Hong Kong and Zurich, Burford serves clients across Europe, North America, Asia and other emerging markets. The firm’s investments span sectors such as pharmaceuticals, financial services, energy and technology. By leveraging legal expertise and data-driven analytics, Burford evaluates case merits, pricing and potential outcomes to build diversified portfolios of litigation assets for its balance sheet and third-party funds.
Under the leadership of CEO Brett Sagerman and CFO Ross Devlin, Burford has grown from a specialist start-up into a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The firm’s governance includes a board of directors with deep experience in finance, law and investment management. Burford continues to innovate in the litigation finance industry by expanding its product offerings and forming strategic partnerships to deliver tailored funding solutions and risk mitigation services to its global client base.
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