Burford Capital appointment of Joint Corporate Broker

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Burford Capital Limited has appointed Berenberg as its Joint Corporate Broker, effective immediately. This addition enhances Burford's advisory capabilities alongside existing brokers Numis Securities and Jefferies International. Burford Capital focuses on law-related finance and asset management, operating globally with offices in key financial centers. The appointment aims to strengthen Burford’s market presence and shareholder value.

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• Appointment of Berenberg as Joint Corporate Broker enhances advisory capacity.
• Strengthened market presence with multiple brokers supporting growth.

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GUERNSEY / ACCESSWIRE / November 16, 2022 / Burford Capital Limited, the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, is pleased to announce the appointment of Berenberg as Joint Corporate Broker ("Joint Broker") with immediate effect.

Berenberg will serve alongside Burford's Nominated Adviser ("NOMAD") and Joint Broker Numis Securities Limited and Joint Broker Jefferies International Limited.

For further information, please contact:

Burford Capital Limited
For investor and analyst inquiries:
Robert Bailhache, Head of Investor Relations, EMEA and Asia - email	+44 (0)20 3530 2023
Jim Ballan, Head of Investor Relations, Americas - email	+1 (646) 793 9176
For press inquiries:
David Helfenbein, Vice President, Public Relations - email	+1 (212) 235 6824
Numis Securities Limited - NOMAD and Joint Broker	+44 (0)20 7260 1000
Giles Rolls
Charlie Farquhar
Jefferies International Limited - Joint Broker	+44 (0)20 7029 8000
Graham Davidson
Tony White
Berenberg - Joint Broker	+44 (0)20 3207 7800
Alex Reynolds
Toby Flaux
Arnav Kapoor

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 it works with companies and law firms around the world from its principal offices in New York, London, Chicago, Washington, DC, Singapore, Sydney and Hong Kong.

For more information, please visit www.burfordcapital.com.

This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any ordinary shares or other securities of Burford.

This release does not constitute an offer of any Burford fund. Burford Capital Investment Management LLC, which acts as the fund manager of all Burford funds, is registered as an investment adviser with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The information provided herein is for informational purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities (including, without limitation, interests or shares in the funds). Any such offer or solicitation may be made only by means of a final confidential private placement memorandum and other offering documents.

Forward-looking statements
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Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements contained in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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SOURCE: Burford Capital Limited

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FAQ

What is the significance of Berenberg's appointment for Burford Capital (BUR)?

Berenberg's appointment as Joint Corporate Broker is expected to enhance Burford Capital's advisory capabilities and market presence.

When was Berenberg appointed as Joint Corporate Broker for Burford Capital (BUR)?

Berenberg was appointed as Joint Corporate Broker effective November 16, 2022.

Who are the other brokers working with Burford Capital (BUR)?

Other brokers include Numis Securities and Jefferies International.

How does Burford Capital (BUR) aim to use its new Joint Broker?

Burford Capital aims to use Berenberg to strengthen its market presence and shareholder value.