2026 Blogs

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.

Helen Stanley, Leigh Day's registered midwife and Medical Negligence Triage Team Manager, reflects on the maternity care enquiries her team receives every day and why more families than ever are finding the courage to reach out.

For Brain Injury Awareness Week 2026, Leigh Day personal injury partner James Glasper reflects on how brain injury can affect survivors and families, and why access to the right support is so vital in helping people rebuild their lives.

In the immediate aftermath of The Hundred player auction, Leigh Day’s employment team examine concerns about the treatment of Pakistani cricketers.

Caitlin Wood and Clare Campbell of Leigh Day’s personal injury team are acting for a number of claimants in cases concerning sexual assaults while on holiday. Here they provide guidance on pursuing related claims, and provide practical advice to those affected. 

Leigh Day’s industrial disease team outline the legal framework for silicosis claims, focusing on the key elements of a case and the importance of early advice. They also highlight the growing risks of silica exposure and how medical practitioners can support patients in accessing legal and financial help.

The Leigh Day team have been approached by a number of families affected by the recent UK baby formula recall announced in January and February 2026.

Leigh Day’s specialist spinal injury lawyers answer key questions on spinal cord injuries, outlining essential facts, the legal support available to aid recovery, and what individuals and families need to know about long-term care and wellbeing.

Amy Downey, associate in Leigh Day’s clinical negligence team, speaks with Katy Thomas, founder and CEO of Mothers Matter, about the realities of maternal mental health, the challenges families face, and how support systems can better respond.

As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness month, solicitor Bryony Doyle highlights the importance of early diagnosis and how a delay in diagnosis could have devastating consequences for patients and their families.  

Leigh Day solicitor Niamh Kelly considers the ways the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) can protect UK consumers from rising energy prices in the short and long term.