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Latest News
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust maternity and neonatal care is “inadequate” and has “significant shortfalls”, report finds
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has graded maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as “inadequate” and identified “significant shortfalls” in the standard of care as it published its findings into maternity and neonatal services.
High Court trial finds Shell plc and its former Nigerian subsidiary can be held legally responsible for legacy oil pollution in Nigeria
The High Court has ruled that Shell plc and its former Nigerian subsidiary can be held legally responsible for legacy, or historic, oil pollution which has devastated the environments of two communities in Nigeria. The judgement means that Shell, and its former Nigerian subsidiary, can be held liable for oil spills and leaks going back many years.
Barts Health NHS Trust employees challenge “discriminatory” uniform policy silencing Palestinian support
Three NHS workers have launched legal action against Barts Health NHS Trust arguing that its new uniform and dress code policy unlawfully discriminates against them because of their pro-Palestinian and anti-Zionist beliefs.
Latest Blogs
Air India crash: travel lawyer offers guidance
Air India flight 171 crashed shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India on Thursday 12 June 2025.
UK Supreme Court refuses to grant Dyson permission to appeal the first jurisdiction challenge post-Brexit
Oliver Holland, Celine O’Donovan, Liberty Bridge and Benji Gourgey examine the significance of the Supreme Court rejection of permission to appeal in Dhan Kumar Limbu & Ors v Dyson Technology Limited & Ors.
First-hand accounts of claiming asylum in the UK
As we mark Refugee Week, Rebecca Fry has spoken with several individuals the Immigration and Asylum Team at Leigh Day have represented who have recently had successful asylum claims and now have refugee status. These individuals, whose names have been anonymised for their safety, have kindly agreed to share their experiences.
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Caroline Ivison
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Maxine works across all Leigh Day departments as a senior media relations manager
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Mike works across all Leigh Day departments as a senior media relations manager