Lawdragon Recognizes Longford Capital Among Top Legal Industry Consultants for 2019

CHICAGO, April 8, 2019 - For the second consecutive year, Lawdragon recognized Longford Capital co-founders William P. Farrell, Jr. and Michael A. Nicolas as among the world’s 100 leading legal consultants and strategists.

Lawdragon identifies the best among the large universe of firms to whom the legal profession turns to gain a competitive edge. The full list is available here. Accompanying stories and Q&As will appear in Lawdragon’s fall 2019 issue. Longford Capital is again pleased to have two of its founders recognized in this manner for their work with leading law firms.

“We are delighted that Mike and Bill have been recognized with this prestigious recognition for the second consecutive year,” said Timothy S. Farrell, co-founder and Managing Director of Longford Capital. “Mike and Bill have worked closely with the top firms in the industry for many years, providing capital solutions that increase profitability and respond to client demand for alternative fee arrangements.

“As litigation finance grows and becomes even more firmly established in the global legal industry, we intend to remain at the leading edge, providing still more innovative solutions to the leading law firms, companies, and other entities that aim to limit the risk of pursuing meritorious legal positions, or grow by leveraging meritorious claims as a valuable asset.”

About Longford Capital

Longford Capital is a leading private investment company that provides capital to leading law firms, public and private companies, universities, government agencies, and other entities involved in large-scale, commercial legal disputes. Typically, Longford Capital funds attorneys' fees and other costs necessary to pursue meritorious legal claims in return for a share of a favorable settlement or award. The firm manages a diversified portfolio 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.