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Law360 spotlights Burford-backed Kindleworth’s U.S. expansion amid boutique boom

  • Law firm equity
February 9, 2026

Law360 reports that amid a wave of major law firm mergers, Kindleworth is working with high-billing partners to launch specialist boutiques, with co-founder James Hacking saying “there’s never been a better time” to take that route.

The article highlights strong investor appetite for commercial litigation practices and notes that Burford’s backing will provide a “war chest” to support Kindleworth’s New York launch and expansion, reflecting continued private capital interest in the legal sector.

Read the article here.