Lawdragon Recognizes Longford Capital Among Top Legal Industry Consultants

CHICAGO, July 2, 2018 - 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.

With competition among the world’s top law firms never tougher, Lawdragon identifies the best among the large universe of firms to whom the legal profession turns to gain a competitive edge. The full list and accompanying stories and Q&As will appear in Lawdragon’s fall 2018 issue. Longford Capital is pleased to have two of its founders recognized in this manner for their work with leading law firms.

“For many years, Mike and Bill have worked closely with leading law firms to increase profitability and respond to client demand for alternatives to the billable hour model,” said Timothy S. Farrell, co-founder and Managing Director of Longford Capital. “We are pleased with this prestigious recognition. As litigation funding continues to gain ground, we intend to remain at the leading edge of the industry as it evolves to provide innovative capital solutions to leading law firms, companies, and other entities pursuing meritorious legal positions.”

About Longford Capital

Longford Capital is a leading private investment company that provides capital solutions 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.