The Leader In Legal Finance

We help businesses and law firms use legal finance to transform how they approach commercial disputes.

Burford is the institutional quality finance firm focused on law. Publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE) with a $7.5 billion portfolio, we have the capacity and experience to address virtually any litigation finance need.

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Video Understanding funded judgment enforcement: Key structures explained Christopher Jeffreys, Hannah Howlett

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Research Survey of in-house counsel on commercial opt-out claims

Blog Key takeaways on digital asset tracing & enforcement Tom Brown, Rupert Black

Press Release Burford Capital Further Statement on YPF Appeal Decision

Press Release Burford Capital Statement Re YPF Appeal Decision

What We Do

We finance the business of law.

We fund commercial litigation and arbitration from pre-filing to enforcement, with comprehensive in-house capabilities to help clients shift the cost and risk of their high-value legal disputes.

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Publication

Introduction to legal finance

Corporations and law firms are increasingly using legal finance to manage rising litigation and arbitration costs, maximize recoveries, and mitigate risk. Burford's comprehensive guide delves into the fundamentals of legal finance, addresses frequently asked questions and offers insights on key benefits—with new versions available for businesses and law firms.

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Who We Work With

Leading businesses and law firms trust Burford.

Fortune 500 companies and top law firms choose Burford to fund and monetize their commercial litigation and arbitration.

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What we do for businesses

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Monetization Providing immediate cash infusion through claim monetization

International arbitration Preserving OPEX while pursuing bet-the-company litigation

What we do for law firms

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Portfolio finance Building new, high-value practice areas

Portfolio finance Expanding a firm’s contingency practice, without exceeding its risk tolerance

Why Burford?

Clients choose Burford because we have the capital, experience and insight they need to navigate complex litigation.

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Blog Legal finance at 15: Research reveals what’s fueling growth and what’s next

News New York Law Journal features article on Burford's 15th anniversary research

Blog 15 years of legal finance: Industry firsts and cases that transformed the industry

Video Celebrating 15 years of innovation: Burford's founders share their journey

Burford Quarterly Visualizing 15 years of legal finance

Research Legal finance at 15: Global law firm professionals on the state of the industry

Research

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Patent monetization is evolving amid growing complexity and opportunity. This report explores key insights from 300 IP lawyers worldwide, highlighting the challenges and strategic implications for businesses and legal teams.

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All information is current as of December 31, 2025.

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We help businesses and law firms use legal finance to transform how they approach commercial disputes.

We finance the business of law.

Leading businesses and law firms trust Burford.

What we do for businesses

What we do for law firms

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