Burford Capital Limited (9BFA)

Overview

Burford Capital Limited, established in 2009 and headquartered in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, serves the global legal market with an array of finance products and services. The company is specialized in providing capital and risk management solutions to the legal sector, involving itself in various dimensions such as investment in legal matters, asset acquisition, and litigation insurance. Operating through two core segments, Capital Provision and Asset Management and Other Services, Burford Capital Limited has carved a niche in the provision of legal finance, asserting its position as a pioneer and leader in its field.

Products and Services

Under its diverse portfolio, Burford Capital Limited offers the following:

• Capital to the Legal Industry or in connection with Legal Matters: This encompasses funding to law firms and companies engaged in legal proceedings, offering financial solutions that alleviate the burden of legal expenses.
• Investment in Private Funds: Burford Capital partakes in investing in private equity funds that concentrate on legal and litigation finance, spreading its capital to diversify risk and maximize returns.
• Legal Risk Management Services: It includes providing consultancy and solutions to manage legal risks effectively, helping law firms and their clients to navigate the complexities of litigation smoothly.
• Lower Risk Legal Finance Business: This service focuses on pre-settlement litigation matters, which carry lower risks and, correspondingly, lower expected returns, offering a conservative financing option for legal disputes.
• Post-Settlement Finance: Targeting post-verdict stages, Burford provides funding solutions that help in managing the time gap between a legal victory and the actual award collection, thereby improving cash flow.
• Complex Strategies: In this strategy, Burford acts as a principal and engages in acquiring underpriced legal assets, leveraging its expertise to spot and capitalize on undervalued opportunities within the legal and financial landscape.
• Asset Management and Other Services: Alongside its direct financial offerings, the company extends services such as litigation insurance to the legal sector, broadening its support to encompass insurance products that safeguard against litigation risks.