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Law firms weigh new capital models that preserve independence

  • Law firm equity
April 16, 2026

Law.com examines how private equity is approaching the legal sector, with growing interest in structures that provide capital without requiring wholesale operational change. Among the models discussed is a “managed services organization” (MSO) approach, which allows firms to access external funding while maintaining control over day-to-day practice.

The piece highlights Burford Capital’s interest in law firm equity and the MSO model, as firms balance growth ambitions with independence in an evolving legal market.

Read the full article here.