New York, September 29, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Burford Capital, a global financial and asset management company focused on the legal sector, today released its latest issue of Burford Quarterly, a legal finance journal that explores the main trends in the intersection of law and finance.
In the entire legal industry, decisions that were previously viewed mainly from a legal perspective are increasingly becoming issues of capital allocation and value creation. Companies are imposing stricter financial discipline on contentious matters and seeking ways to realize value from legal and intellectual property assets; at the same time, law firms are investing in technology and artificial intelligence, rethinking how legal services will be delivered in the future.
Burford Capital Vice Chairman David Perla states: "Capital is playing an increasingly important role in determining the future of both businesses and law firms. Businesses are more carefully examining the economics of disputes and how to create value from legal and intellectual property assets; while law firms are making large-scale investments in technology and artificial intelligence. This issue of Burford Quarterly focuses on how this more commercial mindset is reshaping the legal industry and creating new opportunities for legal leaders."
Burford Quarterly Articles included in the 4th issue of 2026 include:
- The future of law firms is a capital issue.Managing Director Evan Meyerson discusses how law firm business models evolve in response to changing client expectations and investments in technology and artificial intelligence. The article explores what these investments may mean for the economics and delivery of legal services, as well as how law firm leaders can position their businesses in a future where technology, capital, and business strategy are increasingly intertwined.
- Realization Analysis: How Can Enterprises Free Up Capital from Outstanding Legal Claims?A valuable commercial claim, judgment, or arbitration award may take many years to be converted into cash. The article explains how monetization can be achieved through non-recourse capital, allowing companies to realize a portion of their expected recovery in advance, thereby obtaining immediate liquidity. At the same time, the claim holder retains control and maintains an important exposure to future upside potential.
- Controversial Economics: What We Learned About Litigation in 2026 from the UK Chief Legal Counsel and Law FirmsNew research conducted in collaboration between Burford and The Lawyer indicates that commercial considerations are increasingly shaping litigation strategies. As costs become the primary factor in deciding whether to proceed with a dispute, this study explores why mere legal grounds for victory are no longer sufficient, and why legal finance is becoming an increasingly sophisticated tool for managing capital and risk.
- Patents as Capital: The Next Chapter in the Realization of Intellectual Property in AsiaJapan, South Korea, and Taiwan are becoming increasingly important markets for patent monetization. The article discusses the growing use of licensing, divestiture, and cross-border enforcement strategies, as well as why companies are increasingly viewing patents not only as defensive rights but also as strategic financial assets that can create corporate value.
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Burford Capital is a globally leading financial and asset management company focused on the legal sector. Its services include litigation financing and risk management, asset recovery, as well as a wide range of legal finance and consulting activities. Burford is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE : BUR) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE : BUR), and collaborates with companies and law firms around the world through its network of global offices.
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