Accountancy

PwC accused of ‘shocking’ confidence breach in ex-client’s £63m leak claim

The Big Four firm's ex-restructuring head is accused of leaking confidential information

PwC denies a former partner passed on deal details to a banker
PwC denies a former partner passed on deal details to a banker Photo: Getty Images

PwC has been accused of a "shocking breach" of confidence after one of its former partners allegedly leaked confidential information about a client.

Insurance outsourcer Watchstone — formerly Quindell — is claiming £63m in damages from PwC over the alleged breach in a Commercial Court trial, which started in London on 26 January.

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