Burford Capital Limited announces that it has expanded its European footprint while also continuing to add leading legal talent to its global operation. Changes to Burford's European operation include: Burford veterans Michael Redman and Daniel Hall now serve as co-heads of EMEA: Mr. Redman leads Burford's London office, and as previously announced, Mr. Hall leads Burford's new office in Dubai. Philipp Leibfried has taken on the role of Head of Europe and will continue to implement Burford's European growth strategy, actively engaging with law firms and companies across continental Europe.

Swiss-based Dr. Jörn Eschment has been promoted to Director and will continue to lead Burford's business in the DACH region of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Dr. Luca Weskott has joined Burford as a Vice President based in Frankfurt, Germany, and will originate and manage investments in the DACH region. He joins Burford from leading German law firm Hengeler Mueller's Dispute Resolution practice.

Experienced leaders join as Treasurer and Chief Compliance Officer: Juan Jimenez, CFA, is Treasurer, based in New York, with responsibility for overseeing all activities and risks related to liquidity and cash management, funding, currency and interest rates, as well as managing relationships with rating agencies. Mr. Jimenez most recently worked as Director of Corporate Treasury at Colgate-Palmolive. Monika Singh, IACCP®, is Chief Compliance Officer, based in Chicago, responsible for overseeing and managing Burford's compliance with all applicable regulatory, internal policy and procedural requirements.

Ms. Singh has over a decade of experience in compliance management. Prior to joining Burford, Ms. Singh was Chief Compliance Officer at 50 South Capital Advisors. Additional growth of Burford's industry-leading investment team: Christopher Dore is a Director in Chicago with responsibility for overseeing Burford's underwriting of and investment activity in nationwide consolidated litigation and other complex commercial matters.

Mr. Dore was previously Partner-in-Charge of case development, investigations and client acquisition at Edelson PC. Charles Griffin is a Vice President in New York responsible for evaluating and executing new investment opportunities and overseeing investments in Burford's portfolio. Prior to joining Burford, Mr. Griffin was a litigator at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.

Victoria Fox is a Vice President in London focused on commercial litigation, asset recovery and enforcement. Prior to joining Burford, Ms. Fox was a litigator at Stephenson Harwood. Charlie Rooke is a Vice President in London with a focus on complex commercial and competition litigation matters in the UK and Europe.

Mr. Rooke was previously a Senior Counsel at the Royal Bank of Canada. Business origination team adds top industry experts: Patrick Dempsey is a Director in New York responsible for originating new business with US law firms and companies. Mr. Dempsey was previously the US Chief Investment Officer and a Board Member at Therium Capital Management.

Jonathan Owenis a Vice President in California with responsibility for originating new business with US law firms and companies. Prior to joining Burford, Mr. Owen was a Funding Director at Law Finance Group.