Burford Capital Expands New York Team

Global finance firm Burford Capital focused on law announced it has expanded its New York team.

Among those joining Burford in its New York office are:

Justin Brass, Managing Director. Brass formerly was a Managing Director at Stone Lion Capital, a credit-focused hedge fund, and with a professional background spanning law and finance at firms including Paul, Weiss and Jefferies.

Christopher Catalano, Director. Catalano was Assistant General Counsel at JPMorgan Chase following a litigation career at Kirkland & Ellis, Wilson Sonsini and O’Melveny & Myers.

Sarah Lieber, Vice President. Lieber was Deputy General Counsel for CIFG Services following a career as a litigator at Jones Day.

“We are delighted to welcome Justin, Chris and Sarah to Burford, where they join our terrific team of more than 60 other people meeting client needs around the world. Burford has grown its team every year since we started this business in 2009, and this year is no exception, as we continue to field the industry’s largest group of highly experienced litigators and financial professionals to serve our clients,” saide Burford’s Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Bogart.