Burford Capital defends itself and Invesco against short-selling attack

'Throwing in Woodford for headline value'

David Brenchley
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Burford Capital has defended itself and Invesco's Mark Barnett against a "false and misleading" attack on both parties by US short-seller Muddy Waters.

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