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Slater and Gordon’s battle against Quindell over deal has merit, independent barrister finds

Australia-listed Slater and Gordon (S&G) is pressing ahead in its battle to recover some of the money it paid for Quindell’s professional services division last year, after an independent barrister declared the claim has merit.

In September it emerged S&G was gearing up to sue Watchstone Group, formerly known as Quindell, following the £637m acquisition of the UK company’s professional services division in 2015.

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