Burford Capital Ltd

# Burford Capital Limited

Burford Capital provides legal finance services, offering capital to litigants and law firms pursuing high-value disputes. The company finances single and multiple litigation and arbitration matters at various stages, from pre-filing through post-judgment. It also underwrites legal risk management and adverse legal cost insurance products, enabling clients to manage the financial exposure associated with litigation.

The company operates through two business segments. The Principal Finance segment generates returns by providing direct capital to clients and law firms working on contingent or alternative fee arrangements. The Asset Management and Other Services segment manages legal finance portfolios on behalf of institutional investors and provides ancillary services to participants in the legal industry.

Incorporated in 2009 and headquartered in Guernsey, Burford Capital operates internationally, serving clients across multiple jurisdictions. The company is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange with a market capitalization of approximately $1.9 billion. Its business model centers on capital deployment into disputes with established claim values, generating returns through case outcomes and settlements.