Longford Capital Managing Directors Named to 2016 IAM Strategy 300 — The World’s Leading IP Strategists

CHICAGO, August 29, 2016 - Longford Capital, an established leader within the litigation finance industry, today announced that two of its managing directors, William P. Farrell, Jr. and Michael A. Nicolas, have been included in the latest edition of the IAM Strategy 300 — The World’s Leading IP Strategists, an annual listing of individuals with an established track record in developing and implementing world-class IP value creation programs.

“Bill and Mike have received this honor two years in a row. We are pleased that two members of our leadership team have been recognized in this fashion,” stated William H. Strong, Chairman and Managing Director of Longford Capital.

The current legal and political environment has resulted in a range of issues that impact corporate strategy to create value within intellectual property holdings. Longford Capital regularly provides equity financing and assistance to businesses executing programs to obtain value from IP portfolios. “Bill and Mike dedicate significant time working with our clients to increase the value of IP portfolios,” stated Timothy S. Farrell, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Longford Capital.

About Longford Capital

Longford Capital is a private investment company that provides capital for use by companies pursuing meritorious legal claims. Typically, it funds attorneys’ fees and other costs necessary to pursue claims in return for a share of a favorable settlement or award. The firm manages a diversified portfolio of legal claims and considers investments in subject matter areas where it has developed considerable expertise, including, business-to-business contract claims, antitrust and trade regulation claims, intellectual property claims (including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret), fiduciary duty claims, fraud claims, claims in bankruptcy and liquidation, domestic and international arbitrations, and a variety of others.