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UK Litigation Funder Raises $115M From US Investment Manager

This is the second major investment for the funder in two years, following a £150 million capital raising in 2018.
2 minute read

International Edition

'Revenge Porn' Probe and Investment Report Keep Burford in the Spotlight

First, a California investment firm enthusiastically endorsed the litigation funder's business model. Then came a report of a potential "revenge porn" prosecution in the U.K.
5 minute read

International Edition

Litigation Funder LCM Looks to Corporate Funding as Revenue Rises

Revenue rose 17% over the past year. But net profit was down 15% due to higher costs, the firm said.
3 minute read

International Edition

Fortress to Acquire Litigation Funder Vannin Capital

Fortress Investment Group has previously partnered with commercial litigation funder IMF Bentham and has also been linked to investments in mass tort litigation.
3 minute read

International Edition

When Burford Slowed the Litigation Funding Bandwagon

How fair is the criticism that led to a crash in the firm's share price, and what knock-on effect will it have?
5 minute read

International Edition

Allegations Against Burford Could Muddy the Waters for Litigation Funding, Law Experts Argue

Some legal experts argue the litigation funding industry is poised for change after the Burford-Muddy Waters showdown.
6 minute read

International Edition

Elite Trio Advising Burford As it Claims 'Illegal Manipulation' of Shares

The litigation funder has announced its analysis into the trading of its shares last week following a short-selling attack by Muddy Waters.
3 minute read

International Edition

Litigation Funder IMF Bentham Looks to Differentiate Itself After Negative Report on Burford Capital

The Australia-based litigation funder is seeking to draw a distinction between itself and U.K.-based rival Burford Capital, which a well-known short-seller has called "a poor business masquerading as a great one."
3 minute read

International Edition

Burford Punches Back at Insolvency Claims, Calls Muddy Waters Report 'Deeply Disgusting'

Burford said that it will investigate a "false and misleading" report from San Francisco-based Muddy Waters, claiming it shows signs of market manipulation.
3 minute read

International Edition

Short Seller Takes Aim at Burford, Calling Litigation Funder 'Insolvent'

Burford shares plummeted after investment firm Muddy Waters Research called the third-party litigation funder "a perfect storm for an accounting fiasco." Burford said its accounting is sound and its cash position is strong.
4 minute read

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