Core Insights - Burford Capital's latest Burford Quarterly highlights the transformative role of legal finance in litigation, shifting it from a cost burden to a strategic business tool [2][4] - The publication emphasizes how legal finance is unlocking hidden value and empowering General Counsels (GCs) to act as strategic value creators for their organizations [2][4] Industry Trends - Affirmative recovery programs are emerging as strategic initiatives that align legal claims with business goals, enhancing liquidity through plaintiff-side litigation [3] - The role of GCs is evolving from legal advisors to strategic partners, focusing on boosting liquidity and driving enterprise value [6] Data Insights - Recent data indicates that 73% of in-house lawyers have reported increased revenue from patent monetization over the past decade, showcasing the growing importance of legal finance in unlocking portfolio value [6] - Legal finance is becoming increasingly central in London, which remains a global hub for commercial disputes, as discussed in a recent Burford Capital roundtable [6]

New edition of The Burford Quarterly explores how GCs, law firm leaders and private equity professionals are using finance tools to manage high-stakes litigationNEW YORK, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Burford Capital, the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today releases its latest Burford Quarterly, a journal of legal finance that explores the top trends at the nexus of law and finance. As legal finance continues to be used as a transformative resource for both corporations a ...