Slater and Gordon logo 0330 107 5013 Search Contact us Existing clients Menu Personal Injury Medical Negligence Employment Family Property Home > About us > Our history About us Our history Slater and Gordon is one of the UK’s leading consumer law firms with lawyers based locally around the country. This is how we became who we are today. Slater and Gordon was founded in Australia in 1935, where it quickly developed a reputation for its strong sense of social justice. Having established itself as the pre-eminent provider of consumer legal services in Australia, Slater and Gordon arrived in the UK in 2012. It was granted a licence from the Solicitors Regulation Authority on 27 April 2012. In the same year, it began acquiring specialist legal firms across the country, beginning with Russell Jones and Walker (RJW) which shared many of its values and qualities. Following RJW, Slater and Gordon went on to acquire a number of specialist and well-known consumer practices across the UK, including: Marrons J; Goodmans Law; Fentons Solicitors; John Pickering and Partners; the consumer services of Pannone Solicitors (including financial services company Adroit Financial Planning); the personal injury practice of Flint Bishop, Walker Smith Way Legal, Leo, Abse and Cohen and the personal injury and Court of Protection practices of Taylor Vintner. This made Slater and Gordon one of the leading consumer law firms in the UK. In 2015 the professional services division (PSD) of Quindell, a law firm and insurance claims processing business, was acquired. It specialised in end-to-end support for consumers involved in motor accidents. In 2017, Slater and Gordon was acquired by new owners, led by Anchorage Capital and in December that year, Slater and Gordon separated from its sister company in Australia to become an independent, private firm in the UK with its own board and leadership team. In May 2018, Slater and Gordon announced plans to invest £30million in technology and digitising legal services in a move to strengthen its position as the UK’s number one provider of consumer law expertise and increase people’s access to justice. Today, Slater and Gordon is one of the largest and well-known providers of consumer legal services in the UK. Our services Personal injury Medical negligence Employment law Family Property Criminal defence Wills, trusts, tax and probate advice Group litigation Dispute resolution Court of Protection Online chat Back to top of page About us Our experts Careers Newsroom Resources Follow Slater and Gordon Accessibility Privacy policy Cookie policy Terms of use Modern slavery act Complaints procedure Fraud and security Slater and Gordon UK Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with registration number 07931918, VAT 125 446 327 and registered office 58 Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3HZ. We are an approved Alternative Business Structure authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number: 591058) and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for insurance mediation activity. Slater and Gordon 2020. All rights reserved. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyse site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies