PWC pulls Slater & Gordon into £63m Watchstone case
PWC has filed a claim against Slater & Gordon as it brought out its defence in the legal dispute with Watchstone, which is seeking £63m in damages from the accountants for alleged breaches of contract, confidence and fiduciary duty as well as conspiracy.
The latest development has dragged S&G back into the dispute after Watchstone – formerly known as Quindell – and the law firm settled reached an out of court settlement in October last year.
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