Burford Capital Limited announced the appointment of Dr. Rukia Baruti as an independent non-executive director. Dr. Baruti is the Secretary General of the African Arbitration Association and an experienced independent arbitrator. She is admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales and previously practiced commercial and arbitration law in London. She is also the founder of Africa International Legal Awareness, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing African involvement in the international legal community, and a co-founder of the African Arbitration Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting African arbitration practitioners. Dr. Baruti holds a bachelor's degree in law (first class) from Birkbeck College, University of London, a Master's degree from the University of Westminster, and a doctorate (cum laude) from the University of Geneva.
Dr. Baruti, 53, brings a valuable perspective to Burford's business as an arbitration expert with deep international experience. She will also serve as a member of its nominating and governance committee. She is Burford's fifth new non-executive director since 2020, andher appointment completes the refresh of Burford's board of directors ahead of schedule.