UK expansion drives profits at Slater & Gordon

Australian firm Slater & Gordon has posted a 21pc H1 profit rise after announcing five UK acquisitions in that time.

Australian firm Slater & Gordon has posted a 21pc H1 profit rise Romanenia

Four of the firm's UK takeovers have taken place - and its deal with part of the Pannone firm is expected to be completed before March. Slaters predicts that the UK arm will deliver A$70.5m for the whole year. Andrew Grech, managing partner, said: 'The performance of the UK business demonstrates that our strategic rationale for entering the UK market is sound, and that whilst still early days, is being executed effectively.' Slater & Gordon believes it now has 5% of the UK claimant market in personal injury. Source: Lawyers Weekly

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