Litigation Funding
Litigation Support Guide 2024 : South-East Asia
Band 2
About
Provided by Burford Capital
Burford has been active in Asia since 2015 and has helped build the litigation funding industry in Hong Kong and Singapore since the practice was permitted. As more businesses and law firms discover the benefits of litigation funding, Burford stands ready to help. Litigation funding is used by companies and their law firms to cover costs related to insolvency proceedings and international arbitrations in Hong Kong and Singapore. As the only full-service legal finance provider on the ground in Asia, Burford offers considerable value beyond simply providing capital, including identifying and prioritizing opportunities for financing and providing data-backed insights that help our clients maximize the value of their legal assets.
How we add value
- Our local team has practiced law in both Hong Kong and Singapore and works alongside our global team of lawyers and financial experts
- Our global team speaks more than 15 languages, including Mandarin and Cantonese
- We perform all diligence in-house and respond quickly and efficiently
- We are publicly traded on the NYSE and LSE and have the scale to finance matters of any size through resolution
- In cost-shifting jurisdictions, we offer adverse costs coverage
Chambers Review
Burford Capital is a renowned presence in the global litigation funding market. It has offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney. The firm funds significant commercial cases, including arbitrations, and also assists with enforcement and asset recovery.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have an exceptionally wide offering and the ability to operate in markets across the globe."
"It is an excellent team with deep expertise."
"They have an exceptionally wide offering and the ability to operate in markets across the globe."
"It is an excellent team with deep expertise."