Litigation funder Burford Capital has earmarked a $50m fund for commercial disputes led by women or women-owned firms, in a move aimed at helping to close the gender gap in law.
Known as The Equity Project, Burford said the fund is intended to “provide an economic incentive for change” by making capital available for litigation matters led by female lawyers.
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