Watson’s mates make Bendon play

Watson’s mates make Bendon play
Victoria Young
Two of businessman Eric Watson’s close friends have cut a deal which enables them to take shares in lingerie firm Bendon.The two associates - Tim Connell and William Gibson - have long been tangled deep in Watson’s web of business affairs. A recent UK court judgment showed how embedded they were in Watson's network of companies, trusts and nominees. What's more, the pair were also in dispute with Bendon parent Naked Brands over a share sale that didn't go ahead, although that's been settled as of this week.The d...

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