Skip to Footer Select Region Menu About Burford Press & events Shareholders Governance Home Shareholders Governance Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share by email Copy URL Print page Board of directors Advisors Document centre US listing Guernsey Code of Governance Ethical Conduct Code for Senior Financial Officers Main country of operation Board of directors The Board comprises five independent non-executive Directors along with Burford’s CEO. The Directors have overall responsibility for the Company’s activities, including the review of its investment activities and performance. They have primary responsibility for determining the Company’s overall investment objectives, strategy and policies, and for implementing its investment policies. The Board also operates through three committees composed entirely of independent directors, Audit (Parkinson (Chair), Gillespie, Muller and Sievwright), Nominating and Governance (Wilson (Chair), Gillespie and Muller) and Compensation (Wilson (Chair), Parkinson and Sievwright), all of which meet throughout the year as required. The Compensation Committee reviews and approves compensation and long-term incentive plan awards for all staff. The Audit Committee plays an active role, not only in overseeing the audit process and managing non-audit services to ensure the continued independence of the auditors, but also in addressing investment valuations, an area of key judgement for the business. The Board generally meets four times each year. The Directors bring a range of experience in public company, investment management and litigation matters. The Directors of the Company are: Hugh Steven Wilson Chairman Charles Parkinson Director Robert Gillespie Director John Sievwright Director Andrea Muller Director Christopher Bogart Director The Board has adopted the Finance Sector Code of Corporate Governance issued by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission. The Company is subject to the UK City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. As the Company is not incorporated in the UK, the rights of shareholders may differ from the rights of shareholders in a UK incorporated company. Audit Committee Compensation Committee Nominating and Governance Committee Hugh Steven Wilson Chair Chair Charles Parkinson Chair Member Robert Gillespie Member Member John Sievwright Member Member Andrea Muller Member Member Christopher Bogart = Financial Expert Back to top > Advisors Advisors to the company on US and English law Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP 65 Fleet Street London EC4Y 1HT Advisors to the company on US law Cravath, Swaine & Moore 825 8th Avenue New York, NY 10019 Advisors to the company on Guernsey law Ogier Ogier House St Julian´s Avenue St Peter Port Guernsey GY1 1WA Nominated advisor and joint broker Numis Securities Limited The London Stock Exchange Building 10 Paternoster Square London EC4M 7LT Administrator and company secretary Oak House Hirzel Street St Peter Port Guernsey GY1 2NP Independent auditors Ernst & Young LLP PO Box 9 Royal Chambers St. Julian's Avenue St Peter Port Guernsey GY1 4AF Registrar Computershare Investor Services (Guernsey) Limited 3rd Floor, NatWest House Le Truchot St Peter Port Guernsey GY1 1WD Joint broker Jefferies International Limited 100 Bishopsgate London EC2N 4JL Back to top > Document centre Annual General Meeting 18 May 2021 Notice Of Meeting 18 May 2021 AIM Investor Voting Instruction Form NYSE Investor Notice NYSE Investor Proxy 2021 Non Employee Directors’ Share Plan Dividend Dividend Currency Election Form NYSE Registered Holders Dividend Currency Election Form AIM Investors Electronic shareholder communication notices UK Shareholder Electronic Communication Notice US Shareholder Electronic Communication Notice Annual General Meeting – 13 May 2020 Notice Of Meeting 13 May 2020 Proxy Form 13 May 2020 Articles Adopted at the Annual General Meeting on 13 May 2020 Blackline of New Articles New LTIP Plan Blackline of New LTIP Plan Burford Capital Limited was admitted to trading on 21 October 2009. Admission Document Burford Capital Limited was formed and registered in the Bailiwick of Guernsey on 11 September 2009. Memorandum of Incorporation Articles of Incorporation Articles Adopted at the Annual General Meeting on 13 May 2020 Blackline of New Articles Audit Committee Terms of Reference Nominating and Governance Committee Terms of Reference Compensation Committee Terms of Reference Back to top > US listing CREST Shareholder Letter CREST Shareholder Letter Certificated Shareholder Letter Certificated Shareholder Letter FAQs on US listing structural options for shareholdings and shareholder election FAQs on Dual Listing Information Memorandum for Website Information Memorandum for Website Notice to Beneficial Holders on Urgent Engagement of Nominee or Custodian Notice to Beneficial Holders on Urgent Engagement of Nominee or Custodian Guernsey Code of Governance Burford has throughout its history adopted and complied with the Guernsey Finance Sector Code of Corporate Governance, and our compliance has been the subject of regular reporting to, and oversight by, the Board. A summary of Burford’s compliance aligned with the Code’s provisions includes: Effective Responsible Board: Prior to the Covid Pandemic, the Board held an in-person meeting every quarter during which it reviewed thoroughly all aspects of the businesses’ strategy and performance; the directors spent at least one evening and one full day together for each meeting. Since the pandemic began, Burford has conducted all board meetings via video conference or telephonically. The Board will resume in-person meetings again once it is safe to do so and in compliance with various regulations governing travel. Burford’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer participate in the entirety of each board meeting (other than the closed session discussed below), joined as appropriate by other senior members of management. The Board reviews its performance and director compensation annually and regularly discusses succession planning and management oversight. The Board meets in closed session without management present at each of its meetings. The Board also operates through three committees composed entirely of independent directors, Audit (Parkinson (Chair), Gillespie, Muller and Sievwright), Compensation (Wilson (Chair), Parkinson, and Sievwright) and Nominating and Governance (Wilson (Chair), Gillespie and Muller (assuming approval at this meeting)), all of which meet throughout the year as required. The Compensation Committee reviews and approves compensation policy and LTIP awards for all staff. The Audit Committee plays an active role, not only in overseeing the audit process and managing non-audit services to ensure the continued independence of the auditors, but also in addressing investment valuations, an area of key judgment for the business. The Nominating and Governance Committee reviews potential new directors and also oversees corporate governance and ESG matters. Steve Wilson also chairs the Board of Burford Capital Holdings (UK) Limited, a significant Burford subsidiary, to ensure non-executive oversight. Collective Responsibility of the Directors: Burford’s directors are experienced and collectively well-versed in the legislative and regulatory environment in which Burford operates. They are provided with relevant information in a timely manner (including a daily business update) and kept abreast of relevant information so that they can discharge their duties. The Board has overall responsibility for Burford’s governance, strategy, risk management and key policies and engages in robust scrutiny of the business and its investment portfolios. The Board regularly evaluates its own performance and discusses improvements to its structure and processes. Good Standards of Business Conduct, Integrity and Ethical Behaviour: The Board is subject to Burford’s various integrity policies, including with regard to conflicts of interest, self-dealing and fiduciary duties. Accountability for Burford’s Position and Prospects: At its quarterly meetings, the Board is presented with materials so it can meaningfully assess Burford’s performance, measure the impact of the businesses’ strategy and evaluate its position. Burford has a significant professional finance function that provides detailed management reporting and also prepares financial statements pursuant to International Financial Reporting Standards. As disclosed in our Annual Report for 2020, we are likely to convert to reporting under US GAAP, which is not expected to cause any dramatic changes to our accounts. The Audit Committee is in regular contact with Ernst & Young, Burford’s auditors. The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing the effectiveness of our internal controls and risk management systems and meeting regularly with the external auditor, including at least once annually without management, and reviews the findings of the audit. The Board has ultimate responsibility for Burford’s objectives and business plans. Board Oversight of Risk Management: As discussed in depth, the Board maintains oversight of risk by way of a comprehensive risk presentation at every quarterly Board meeting. Burford has a robust management team focused on risk, including a Chief Compliance Officer, a General Counsel and a number of other in-house lawyers. In addition, dozens of the businesses’ professional staff are lawyers, including many of the businesses’ most senior managers. Timely and Balanced Disclosure and Reporting: The Board is responsible for overseeing appropriate and timely reporting pursuant to applicable obligations. Fair and Responsible Compensation: The Compensation Committee is responsible for setting Burford’s compensation policy which is consistent with effective risk management and for establishing and reviewing compensation of certain senior management. Effective Shareholder Relations: The Board’s general practice is to disclose publicly adequate materials relevant to Burford’s performance whenever is necessary or practical. The Board provides the AGM as a forum for shareholders to exercise their rights as well as supervising a robust investor relations program. Burford’s adoption of the Code is current as of 18 May 2021 and is reviewed as part of the Company’s annual reporting process. There are no material departures from Burford’s obligations under the Code. 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