2021 News
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Fawcett Society Equal Pay Advice Service in new partnership with Leigh Day solicitors
The Equal Pay Advice Service, set up thanks to former BBC China Editor Carrie Gracie, has joined forces with law firm Leigh Day in a bid to help more women achieve equality at work.
Student challenges public body over imbalance in funding for mental health research at universities
A student is challenging the public body which oversees the distribution of funds to universities in the UK.
Woman left paraplegic following late diagnosis of spinal haematoma receives six-figure sum
A woman has received a six-figure sum following a clinical negligence claim against an osteopath.
Settlement secured for family of former British Rail worker following asbestos-related death
The family of a former British Rail worker who died from asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma, have been secured a six-figure settlement.
Settlement of claims against Camellia Plc of allegations of serious human rights abuses in Kenya
Leigh Day settles claims against the Camellia Group arising out of rape and other forms of gender-based violence on Malawian tea estates
Supreme Court rules that polluted Nigerian communities can sue Royal Dutch Shell in the English courts
The Supreme Court has ruled that two Nigerian communities can bring their legal claims for clean-up and compensation against Royal Dutch Shell Plc and its Nigerian subsidiary in the English courts
Pre-inquest reviews into the death of Molly Russell
Pre-inquest review hearings into the death of schoolgirl Molly Russell have been told about her significant use of social media and the potential harm it caused her.
Hoover Candy tumble dryer safety concerns escalated to Department of Business
Product safety lawyers have written to Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng MP to ask him to urgently intervene over safety concerns about Hoover Candy tumble dryers catching fire.
Settlement secured for family of Sunderland shipwright following his asbestos-related death
The family of a former shipwright from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, have secured a settlement following his death from the asbestos-related disease, mesothelioma.
Pre-Trial Chamber of the ICC finds the Court has jurisdiction to investigate the situation in Palestine
Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association welcomes the judgment published by the International Criminal Court on Friday.
Maran UK shipbreaking case judgment goes to Court of Appeal
A landmark judgment that sent shockwaves around the shipping industry goes to the Court of Appeal this week.