News

The family of a former lagger, who was exposed to asbestos when working at Chatham Docks, has received a settlement after he died from mesothelioma.

Campaign group Transport Action Network (TAN) is appealing against the government’s decision to cut funding for cycling and walking schemes across England.

Birmingham paedophile Richard Burrows who evaded capture for 27 years by stealing a terminally ill man’s identity, has been sentenced to 46 years in prison for 54 child sex abuse charges.

For International Workers’ Memorial Day 28 April 2025, Partner Joanne Candlish reflects on more than 30 years of bringing successful legal claims against industrial titans whose workers suffered lethal asbestos exposure.

Oliver Holland and Rosio Cafarelli explain how judgments in claims against sewerage companies were unhelpful for a proposed class action claim in the Competition Appeal Tribunal

Michelle Victor and Angela Bruno of Leigh Day’s food safety team explain the risks associated with listeria and the critical role food safety laws play in protecting public health and ensuring accountability. 

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

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

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