2026 Blogs

The water industry has been mired in controversy: sewage in rivers, executive bonuses paid out despite multi-million fines, a regulator accused of capture, and Thames Water at the brink of INSOLVENCY.  

Manchester-based partner Lauren Tully and trainee solicitor Harry Cuerden consider the impact of the recent Supreme Court judgment in CCC v Sheffield and how this has altered the ability to claim for 'lost years' in child brain injury cases.

Leigh Day solicitors Ben West and Sarah Moore address concerning news of an E coli case stemming from Lake Windermere.

Associate solicitor Zoe Donohue considers the impact brain injuries can have on clients and their families.

Leigh Day’s employment team examine the growing controversy around player selection in The Hundred, after reports suggested that Pakistani cricket players may face barriers to participation following the entry of franchise investors linked to the Indian Premier League.

Elizabeth George, partner in Leigh Day’s employment team and the lawyer leading the equal pay litigation against retailer Next, gives her thoughts on this year’s International Women's Day.

International partner Oliver Holland and associate solicitor Rosio Cafarelli consider the implications of a recent UK Supreme Court decision on opt-out collective actions.

The historic Manchester Ship UKSC decision on 2 July 2024 (The Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd [2024] UKSC 22) held that water companies in England and Wales could be held liable for infringing private rights via sewage pollution.

After another incredible Winter Olympics has drawn to a close, many will be thinking that a holiday on the ski slopes is perfect for them. A ski holiday is the ultimate winter escape – crisp mountain air, stunning scenery, and the thrill of gliding down snow-covered slopes. But as a travel lawyer, I’ve seen how quickly that dream trip can go wrong.

Leigh Day partner Andrew Lord, who represents survivors of abuse, answers some key FAQ's about the Church of England’s redress scheme to help you understand how it works, what it intends to deliver and how survivors can approach the process.

Leigh Day partner Sarah Moore and her team investigating PFAS pollution share their thoughts on the government's newly released PFAS Action Plan.

Associate solicitor Zoe Donohue considers developments in men’s health and prostate cancer over the past five years, as well as remaining gaps within the system.