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Earnings per ordinary share (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 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 September 30,Nine months ended September 30,
($ in thousands, except share data)2026202520262025
Net income/(loss) attributable to Burford Capital Limited shareholders$23,357$(19,156)$(1,606,508)$100,069
Net income/(loss) attributable to Burford Capital Limited shareholders per ordinary share:
Basic$0.11 ($0.09)($7.33)$0.46 
Diluted$0.10 ($0.09)($7.33)$0.45 
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:
Basic219,584,624219,267,032219,209,774 219,078,742
Dilutive effect of share-based awards and awards under the NQDC Plan5,554,917 — — 5,343,727 
Diluted225,139,541219,267,032219,209,774224,422,469