News
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Latest News
Daughter of former engineer appeals for witnesses following father’s death from mesothelioma
A woman is calling for potential witnesses to come forward who may have information about how her father came into contact with asbestos during his employment at Wellman Incandescent Furnace Co Limited in Barrow in Furness and Worcestershire.
EHRC guidance on gender to face legal challenge in High Court
A legal challenge opposing parts of interim guidance published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) following a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of "sex” for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 is set to be heard in the High Court this week.
UK Government faces legal challenge over broken promise to evacuate family from Gaza
A young family trapped in Gaza are taking legal action against the UK Government over its failure to facilitate their evacuation to the UK, despite making a commitment to do so over two months ago.
Latest Blogs
The British Armed Forces needs a culture change towards women
International team lawyer Melanie Jacques says a radical change in attitudes towards women is needed in the British military, at home and overseas.
Racial injustice in maternity care further underlined by report which reveals babies born to black mothers 81% more likely to die in neonatal care
Medical negligence lawyers Ceilidh Robertson and Lucy MacBrayne review a study which has found that babies born to black mothers in England and Wales are significantly more likely to die in neonatal care, and consider how it reflects racial inequalities revealed by the Birthrights inquiry.
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.
Meet the press office team
Caroline Ivison
Caroline works with all departments in the firm to provide media relations and internal communications support.
Maxine Wolstenholme
Maxine works across all Leigh Day departments as a senior media relations manager
Mike O'Connor
Mike works across all Leigh Day departments as a senior media relations manager