Emily Tillett
About Emily Tillett
Emily Tillett is the Vice President of Litigation Finance at Burford Capital, based in Hong Kong. She has extensive legal experience, having worked at several prominent law firms and contributed to discussions on legal finance and corporate claims.
Work at Burford Capital
Emily Tillett serves as Vice President of Litigation Finance at Burford Capital, a role she has held since 2021. Based in Hong Kong SAR, she focuses on the strategic aspects of litigation finance. Tillett has contributed to the Burford Quarterly, where she discusses the strategic evolution in corporate claims pursuit. Her work involves analyzing the role of legal finance in enhancing liquidity, particularly in bankruptcy scenarios.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Burford Capital, Emily Tillett accumulated extensive legal experience across several firms. She worked as a Solicitor at Norton Gledhill from 2009 to 2011 and at MinterEllison from 2007 to 2009. Tillett then served as an Associate at Gall Solicitors from 2012 to 2014. Her tenure at Allen & Overy spanned from 2014 to 2021, where she progressed from Senior Associate to Counsel, gaining significant expertise in litigation and corporate law.
Education and Expertise
Emily Tillett studied at the University of Otago, where she earned an LLB Honours and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both legal principles and psychological insights, which she applies in her current role in litigation finance. She also attended Diocesan School, contributing to her early academic development.
Background
Emily Tillett is based in Hong Kong SAR, where she has built her legal career. Her diverse experience in various legal roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of litigation finance and its applications in corporate settings. Tillett's involvement in discussions about legal finance highlights her commitment to exploring innovative solutions for financial challenges in the legal sector.