Edison Expands Australian Research & Examines UK Legal Deregulation with Launch of Research Coverage on Slater & Gordon Limited

Edison Investment Research, an international independent equity research firm, announces the initiation of research coverage on Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), the largest consumer law firm in Australia and the first legal firm anywhere in the world to list on the stock market in 2007.

Edison has published a comprehensive report examining the strategy and investment merits of Slater & Gordon, focusing on its potential for further growth in the Australian legal services market as well as the possibilities that may exist for Slater & Gordon to follow a similar strategy in the deregulating and much larger UK market. The report will be of interest both to investors in Australian equities and for those with an interest in possible UK market developments. Slater & Gordon offers a unique insight into the process of development from partnership model, through incorporation, to public listing and significant market share gain through organic and acquisition-led growth. For the full report see: www.edisoninvestmentresearch.co.uk/research/company/slater-gordon

The launch of coverage on Slater & Gordon further increases Edison’s coverage of the listed Australian equity market and business services companies worldwide.

All reports published by Edison are available, free of charge, from www.edisoninvestmentresearch.co.uk.

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