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Latest News
Prolonged use of sedative caused death of 15-year-old boy with autism, inquest concludes
An inquest into the death of 15-year-old Antonio Galisi-Swallow found he died as a result of the prolonged use of the sedative drug Propofol at Leeds General Infirmary.
Woman with undiagnosed spinal injury becomes paralysed after being discharged from A&E without treatment
The family of a 78-year-old woman who was discharged from Accident and Emergency without proper assessment or treatment leading to leg paralysis have received a six-figure settlement.
Leading asbestos lawyer says many mesothelioma patients can recover the cost of treatment not available on the NHS through a legal compensation case
A leading asbestos lawyer has said that many patients suffering from mesothelioma, a form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure can recover the costs of treatment not available on the NHS, by bringing a legal case.
Latest Blogs
Unfair dismissal – 547 reasons for new starters to (eventually) celebrate
As announced yesterday (4 December 2025), one of the Labour government’s manifesto pledges to reduce the qualifying period for employees to bring unfair dismissal claims will be (as of the time of this blog) coming into force in January 2027. This will have far and wide-reaching changes to the employment sector in the UK.
“The Truth About Forever Chemicals”: Reflections on Panorama
Leigh Day partner Sarah Moore, who leads a team investigating PFAS pollution in the UK, reflects on the recent Panorama episode about the substances known as ‘forever chemicals’.
Foreign Interference and the Future of Free Elections: Reflections on Bradshaw & Others v United Kingdom
In an age of deepfakes, AI bots, and algorithmic manipulation, the question of how governments safeguard democratic integrity against foreign interference is now central to the survival of free and fair elections
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Mike works across all Leigh Day departments as a senior media relations manager