Portfolio finance gathers multiple litigation or arbitration matters into a single funding vehicle to unlock significant and flexible capital.
Businesses that wish to fund their entire recovery effort or that want to offset defense costs use portfolio-based legal finance. Firms use portfolio finance to pursue new business, offer alternative fee arrangements and invest in growth.
Secure more favorable pricing for capital, because risk is diversified across multiple matters
Leverage affirmative matters in portfolios to pay costs associated with defensive positions
Use capital for broad business needs
Pitch new clients with attractive terms
Expand geographically or grow a new or existing practice area
Our investment team includes 60+ lawyers who conduct our diligence in-house—so we can be quick, precise and creative in our response
Since pioneering portfolio finance in 2010, we have committed $2.6 billion through 2022
We have unmatched capacity to finance capital facilities at scale
Portfolio finance gathers multiple matters in a single capital facility. Capital can be used to fund legal costs associated with the underlying matters or for unrelated business needs.
Capital is typically provided on a non-recourse basis, meaning that Burford assumes downside risk and earns its investment back and a return only in the event of successful resolution. The matters within the portfolio can be a mix of claims and defense, large and smaller matters and different dispute types. Because risk is diversified, cost is often lower.
Companies can fund all of their recovery efforts—and pay costs of defensive positions
Portfolios can be structured to create certainty as to timing of cash flows and expenses.
Law firms can pitch new clients with attractive terms, expand geographically or grow a new or existing practice area.
New York
Greg McPolin
Chicago
Alyx Pattison
California
Jonathan Owen
We fund the fees and expenses associated with high-stakes commercial claims.
Learn moreWe advance some of the expected entitlement of claims, judgments and awards.
Learn moreWe finance multiple litigation or arbitration matters in a single funding vehicle.
Learn moreWe help clients collect judgment debts when opponents hide assets or fail to pay.
Learn moreWe help businesses avoid risk exposure in cost-shifting jurisdictions.
Learn moreWe accelerate payment for law firm receivables, generating revenue regardless of when clients ultimately pay bills.
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