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An inquest into the death of Margaret Medlicott, who died after she was pushed over at a care home has concluded that neither she nor the fellow resident who caused her death should have been placed at the home because of restrictions it was under following critical reports from the care watchdog.

The legal challenge against the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) arguing parts of the interim guidance it published following the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman is unlawful is set to continue, with the High Court ordering a hearing take place later this year.

A woman who worked at a food canning factory which prepared tins of HP baked beans in North Walsham, Norfolk, believes former colleagues could have vital information after she was diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Anna Moore and Clara Chaberlot welcome a new inquiry by the Joint Committee on Human Rights to examine how effectively the human rights of children are protected within England’s care system. 

From 8–11 July 2025, Leigh Day participated in the Niger Delta Climate Change Conference (NDCCC) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Organised by the Lekeh Development Foundation, the conference brought together civil society, legal experts, and community leaders to address the intersecting crises of climate change, extractivism, and environmental injustice. Anthony Hayward (paralegal, International & Group Claims) attended in person, while partner Matthew Renshaw joined remotely to discuss recent developments in landmark litigation against Shell.

Solicitor Niamh Kelly considers the recent announcement made by the UK competition law watchdog and whether it is really as good as it seems for UK homebuyers.

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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