Kah Ho Teh
Associate solicitor
An associate solicitor in the international and group claims department
Kah Ho is an associate solicitor in the international department having joined the firm as a paralegal in September 2023.
Legal expertise
Since joining the firm, Kah Ho has worked on the firm’s vehicle emissions claims which represents hundreds of thousands of UK vehicle owners on a no-win no-fee basis against many of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers. This follows allegations that manufacturers fitted 'defeat' devices to their diesel vehicles to cheat the EU and UK emissions laws.
He is currently working closely with Sarah Moore leading a claim on behalf of a group of individuals and bereaved families impacted by a rare but potentially catastrophic, immunological syndrome known as Vaccine Induced Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia (VITT), linked with the COVID19 AstraZeneca Vaccine (Vaxzevria).
Kah Ho also provides invaluable support investigating potential claims in the international group claims department, including potential product, environmental and competition claims.
Education
Kah Ho was educated at the University of Nottingham, graduating with a First-Class LLB degree in Law. During his time in university, he was involved as a junior research assistant in antislavery policy aimed at developing quantitative methods for estimating the national prevalence of online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC) in the Philippines.
PFAS: Diverging regulatory paths and emerging legal challenges
Leigh Day partner Sarah Moore, solicitor Kah Ho Teh, and trainee solicitor Tom Sinclair examine whether litigation can help close the PFAS regulatory gap in the UK.
Living in the shadows: the hidden costs of incinerators
Charlotte Armstrong, Katie Bohl and Kah Ho Teh discuss the potential issues posed by the incinerator in Runcorn and the wider implications for communities across the UK.
The Ticketmaster Scandal: Definitely/Maybe a Breach of Competition Law?
Maks Hara and Kah Ho Teh of Leigh Day competition team discuss the dynamic pricing system which led to an outcry about high ticket costs for the Oasis concerts next year.