The latest issue of the Burford Quarterly delves into key trends in commercial litigation and legal finance in the year ahead, from antitrust opt outs to European patent disputes, and with perspective from law firm giants embracing funding to the next generation of London arbitration leaders.

The innovation engine: How law firms are using legal finance

As law firms enter 2025, a year that promises continued disruption and opportunity, innovation is not a choice—it’s an imperative. To drive growth, adapt to evolving client demands and maintain a competitive edge, firms must rethink how they operate, starting with how they finance their businesses.

Hospital antitrust opt-outs: Improving liquidity by monetizing valuable legal claims

Many hospitals and healthcare businesses face a looming deadline in March 2025: They must decide whether to opt out of the class in the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) antitrust litigation, which alleges insufficient reimbursements to hospitals, physician groups and other healthcare providers.