Law firms

Slater and Gordon set for debt for equity swap as banks sell off 94% of loan book

Slater and Gordon set for debt for equity swap as banks sell off 94% of loan book

Australian-listed law firm Slater and Gordon has sold off 94% of its loans to a consortium of investors to restructure the business.

The banks backing the firm have reportedly accepted heavy losses of up to 80% on their loans to the firm. Shares in the firm traded as low as 13 Australian cents.

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