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Welcome to Leigh Day's latest news section where you can find our latest press releases, blogs and podcasts, as well as information about our events.
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Latest News
Daughters say father’s asbestos cancer death may be linked to decades repairing vehicles across Hertfordshire and north London
The family of a man who spent more than 50 years repairing vehicles in Hertfordshire and north London are appealing for information from former colleagues after his death, weeks after being diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Inquest into death of 14-year-old boy shot dead in London gang violence concludes that failings by the agencies responsible for supporting him may have contributed to his death
An inquest into the death of Corey Junior Davis found that failings by the police, youth offending teams, mental health and housing providers may have contributed to his death after he was fatally shot in a gang-related incident.
Manchester synagogue terror attack: Inquest lawyers at Leigh Day represent family of man who died on 2 October 2025
The family of Adrian Daulby, who lost his life during the Manchester synagogue terror attack last year, have instructed lawyers at Leigh Day to represent them at the inquest into his death.
Latest Blogs
International Workers' Memorial Day: reflecting on the tactics of the asbestos industry
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.
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’.
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