Patrick Dempsey
About Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey is a Director at Burford Capital, specializing in litigation finance and risk management solutions. He has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation and arbitration, having previously held positions at Proskauer Rose LLP, Hogan Lovells, and Therium Capital Management.
Current Role at Burford Capital
Patrick Dempsey serves as a Director at Burford Capital since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for originating new opportunities with law firms and corporates to deploy capital to the U.S. legal market. His focus includes litigation finance and other risk management solutions, contributing to the firm's strategic initiatives in the legal finance sector.
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Burford Capital, Patrick Dempsey held significant positions in prominent law firms. He worked as an Associate at Proskauer Rose LLP from 2006 to 2013, where he gained experience in complex commercial litigation and arbitration. He then served as a Senior Associate at Hogan Lovells from 2013 to 2016. After that, he was the Chief Investment Officer, U.S. at Therium Capital Management from 2016 to 2022, further enhancing his expertise in litigation finance.
Education and Qualifications
Patrick Dempsey earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Tulane University Law School, completing his studies from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Marketing from the University of New Orleans, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in law and finance.
Litigation and Arbitration Expertise
Patrick Dempsey has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation and arbitration. His work includes handling international arbitration and cross-border disputes. He has dealt with trademark and patent disputes, trade secret theft, antitrust issues, and regulatory investigations. Throughout his career, he regularly took cases through to trial and arbitral hearings, showcasing his litigation capabilities.