2026 Blogs

Amy Howells, medical negligence associate based in Cardiff, explains NHS Wales's new Listening to People guidance and offers practical advice for patients raising concerns or pursuing a medical negligence claim.

Paul Dowling and Finnuala Burns consider the judgment Kamal v Tax Policy Associates and Daniel Neidle and the ruling that a legal claim was a statutory SLAPP

Caitlin Wood shares what holidaymakers should prepare before travelling abroad and clears up some common holiday myths that catch travellers out.

The Sentencing Act 2026 received Royal Assent in January 2026 and a key aspect is that it enables prisoners to be released after half of their sentence, instead of two thirds.

Leigh Day’s travel team explain what to do if you are injured at a World Cup match abroad, including the steps to take immediately and the evidence you should keep.

This Action Mesothelioma Day 2026, Georgia Pantazides, solicitor in Leigh Day’s asbestos and industrial disease team reflects on the ongoing impact of mesothelioma in the UK, and the continued importance of asbestos-related disease awareness.

Sarah Gibbons examines the Armed Forces Bill and how it reforms Service Justice System powers, victim protections and jurisdictional guidance amid ongoing structural concerns.

Rory McCarron, a solicitor from Leigh Day’s cycling team examines recent data on cycling fatalities in London, questioning whether roads are becoming safer despite official figures suggesting a decline.

22 June marks Windrush Day, established to celebrate those who arrived in the UK from the Caribbean between the mid-1940s and early 1970s. Yet what should be a powerful moment to honour and preserve the achievements and histories of that generation is overshadowed by the Windrush Scandal.

Leigh Day’s Nathaniel Martindale and Rachel Cheshire examine the Montreal Convention, exploring how it protects passengers injured during international flights and what this means for compensation claims.

Medical negligence partner Sanja Strkljevic and trainee solicitor Michael Green reflect on recent allegations concerning an NHS electronic patient record system and what they reveal about the challenges of balancing technological innovation with patient safety.

Leigh Day solicitor Walker Syachalinga examines the use of settlement agreements following a major toxic spill at a Zambian mine and the implications they may have for access to justice for affected communities.