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Lawyers who represent survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed say a data breach by the Metropolitan Police undermines still further their clients' faith in the force's investigation into the scandal.

A product safety solicitor has warned unsafe e-bikes can cause life-changing injuries if they fail while being ridden, after the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) announced an Orbea recall.

The inquest into the death of 30-year-old Gemma Robins from Hove has concluded there was a missed opportunity to investigate possible pre-eclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy condition linked to high blood pressure and organ problems, at her final antenatal appointment at 36+3 weeks.

For International Workers’ Memorial Day 28 April 2026, Partner Joanne Candlish reflects on more than 30 years of bringing successful legal claims against industrial titans whose workers suffered lethal asbestos exposure.

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.  

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’.

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