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Latest News

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Family of former shopfitter who lined fire doors with asbestos appeals for information following his death from mesothelioma

The family of a former shopfitter originally from Benwell, Newcastle are urging for potential witnesses to come forward following his death from mesothelioma.

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Human rights; Judicial review china Forced labour Uyghur

Sheffield Hallam University, recognising its failure to protect academic freedom, reverses research ban on forced labour in China

Professor of Human Rights and Contemporary Slavery, Dr, Laura Murphy, has secured a pledge to protect her academic freedom from Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) after documents revealed that for nearly two years, the university had acceded to pressure by a Chinese Government foreign intelligence service to curtail her research into forced labour. 

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Legal challenge filed against second runway at Gatwick Airport

A legal challenge has been filed by campaign group Communities against Gatwick Noise Emissions (CAGNE) opposing plans to add a second operating runway to Gatwick Airport.

Latest Blogs

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Human rights Abuse Abuse in healthcare

High-profile medical professionals’ abuse in a healthcare setting

High-profile news stories of medical professionals being charged or convicted following allegations of sexual abuse at their place of work are becoming increasingly frequent.

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Time for renewed scrutiny of the removal of titles and honorifics

Andrew Lord and Astrid Parrett consider the wider implications of stripping a royal of his titles.

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Medical negligence

Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Digital Healthcare in the NHS: What It Means for You as a Patient

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honour those affected, celebrate progress in treatment, and reflect on the challenges that remain especially around early diagnosis.

Meet the press office team

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Caroline Ivison

Caroline works with all departments in the firm to provide media relations and internal communications support.

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Maxine Wolstenholme

Maxine works across all Leigh Day departments as a senior media relations manager

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Mike O'Connor

Mike O'Connor

Mike works across all Leigh Day departments as a senior media relations manager