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Earnings per ordinary share (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Computation for Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Ordinary Share
The table below sets forth the computation for basic and diluted net income/(loss) attributable to Burford Capital Limited per ordinary share for the periods indicated.
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
($ in thousands, except share data)2026202520262025
Net income/(loss) attributable to Burford Capital Limited shareholders$2,204$88,296$(1,629,865)$119,225
Net income/(loss) attributable to Burford Capital Limited shareholders per ordinary share:
Basic$0.01 $0.40 ($7.44)$0.54 
Diluted$0.01 $0.39 ($7.44)$0.53 
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:
Basic219,193,548218,669,697218,979,866 218,983,036
Dilutive effect of share-based awards and awards under the NQDC Plan5,893,995 5,313,382— 5,064,601 
Diluted225,087,543223,983,079218,979,866224,047,637