At Kindleworth, we’ve always believed that the future of law belongs to the bold. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a strategic minority investment from Burford Capital – the world’s leading finance and asset management firm dedicated to the business of law – to help us launch and grow the pre-eminent firms of tomorrow.
This partnership is a powerful alignment of vision, reach, and ambition. With Burford’s global footprint and deep legal expertise behind us, Kindleworth is now even better positioned to support exceptional lawyers as they launch their own firms.
We’ve already helped build more than 50 law firms and offices, supporting entrepreneurial partners to realise their visions and create practices that reflect their values, expertise, and commitment to providing exceptional legal advice. Our work with firms such as Three Crowns LLP, Northridge Law LLP and Pallas Partners LLP showcases the breadth of our impact – and continues to challenge traditional expectations of what a law firm can be.
Now, with Burford alongside us, we’re entering a new phase. One where:
- Lawyers with vision gain access not only to the infrastructure, strategy, and operational excellence needed to launch with confidence but also the potential for financial support. This will help larger groups of partners come together on Day 1, offer opportunities to rethink pricing and further help our clients align their economic interests with their own clients.
- High-performing firms benefit from insight and long-term support to scale sustainably.
- Innovation in legal practice becomes not just possible, but inherent.
As James Hacking, our Co-Founder and Partner, puts it:
“The future of the legal profession belongs to entrepreneurial lawyers and forward-thinking legal professionals who can adapt and lead in a rapidly changing market. By providing the resources, expertise, and infrastructure they need to thrive, we help turn ambition into market-leading law firms. Burford shares our vision, and this partnership will further strengthen our ability to help exceptional legal talent to realise their full potential.”
This investment is a vote of confidence in our mission, and in the outstanding lawyers we work for. It also signals a broader shift in the legal landscape – one that Kindleworth is helping to shape.
“At Burford, we seek out opportunities to invest in businesses that are reshaping the legal landscape and creating lasting value,” said Travis Lenkner, Chief Development Officer of Burford Capital. “Our minority investment in Kindleworth is a prime example of that strategy in action – expanding how we deploy capital, supporting innovation, and creating value beyond traditional legal finance. Kindleworth’s mission aligns with our focus on innovation and excellence, and we are excited to support their growth and the vision of the exceptional lawyers and firms they champion.”
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About Burford Capital
Burford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Its businesses include litigation finance and risk management, asset recovery, and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities. Burford is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUR) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BUR), and works with companies and law firms around the world from its global network of offices.
For more information, please visit www.burfordcapital.com or read Burford’s press release here.
