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Latest News
An allergen at school and delayed administration of adrenaline probably contributed to the death of Benedict Blythe
A jury has concluded that five-year-old Benedict Blythe, from Stamford, died following an accidental exposure to his allergen in school.
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme report is an opportunity to rebuild trust with the infected blood community
Leigh Day lawyers have welcomed the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry over the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme.
Royal College of Midwives Maternity Safety Summit will address need for systemic change in maternity care
A Maternity Safety Summit hosted by Progress in Partnership, with The Royal College of Midwives (RCM), law firm Leigh Day, policymakers, and national healthcare specialists will challenge repeated mistakes and failings in maternal and neonatal care.
Latest Blogs
Leigh Day continues to investigate issues surrounding the alleged contamination of allotment plots situated near AGC Chemicals plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire.
Wyre Council announced in July 2024 that it had, in conjunction with the Environment Agency, launched an investigation after discovering the probable release of the chemical perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) by AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd, and previously Imperial Chemistry Industries Ltd (ICI), at a site in the area.
Consumers must be protected from risks of getting skinny jabs through shortcuts
As the conversation around semaglutide and so-called skinny jabs is continuing to evolve, leading product safety lawyer Sarah Moore looks back on the story so far.
The Military ‘Justice’ System is failing women
Dino Nocivelli and Astrid Parrett consider how the military justice system puts power in the wrong hands and fails to protect victims of sexual offences.
Meet the press office team
Caroline Ivison
Caroline works with all departments in the firm to provide media relations and internal communications support.
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Mike works across all Leigh Day departments as a senior media relations manager