This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the MSA) in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2025 and sets out the steps that the affiliated UK entities of Burford Capital Limited (Burford) have taken and are continuing to take to ensure that modern slavery or human trafficking is not taking place within any part of our business or our supply chain.
Burford is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Its businesses include litigation finance and risk management, asset recovery and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities. Burford is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUR) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BUR), and works with companies and law firms around the world from its global network of offices.
Supply Chain – Burford maintains a standalone Supply Chain Policy, applicable to all Burford operations, which sets out Burford's commitments to upholding labour standards and ethical practices within its supply chain, including the prohibition of modern slavery and human trafficking.
Standards of Conduct – Each employee has an ongoing obligation to observe and comply with the company’s policies and to maintain proper standards of conduct. These standards are enumerated in the Burford Employee Handbook, which is provided to all employees upon joining and is available at all times thereafter.
Recruitment Policy – Burford operates a robust recruitment and onboarding programme, including conducting eligibility to work checks for all employees, to safeguard against human trafficking or individuals being forced to work against their will.
Global Screening – Burford screens all prospective clients and suppliers, with enhanced due diligence applied in high-risk jurisdictions. The comprehensive screening process includes a review of any history of legal and/or regulatory enforcement action as well as adverse media coverage.
Whistleblowing Policy – Burford maintains a whistleblowing policy pursuant to which all employees are encouraged to raise concerns about business practices on a confidential basis, whether the issue is internal to Burford or relates to an external client or supplier, without fear of retaliation.
Given that Burford’s business relates to global finance and litigation, its involvement in global supply chains and in the procurement of physical products is limited. Burford's principal suppliers include providers of property and facility management and maintenance, office supplies, and catering and hospitality services to its offices. All new vendors are assessed internally and pre-screened before any initial payment for services is remitted, and are screened on an ongoing basis to ensure real-time notification of any potential red flags.
During the financial year ended 31 December 2025, there has been no evidence of, nor any reported incidents relating to, modern slavery in Burford’s business or supply chains. Burford will continue to remain vigilant and to monitor any changes to its business or supply chains that may warrant additional scrutiny or remedial action.
On at least an annual basis, Burford provides training and issues communications to all employees reminding them of their obligations to identify, monitor and escalate any concerns related to modern slavery or human trafficking to Senior Management without delay.
This statement is approved by the board of directors of Burford Capital Limited on 12 May 2026 for and on behalf of Burford, pursuant to Section 54 of the MSA, in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
