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High Court to decide whether Nigerian communities can access documents regarding Shell’s devastating oil pollution of their environment
Two Nigerian communities whose environment has been wrecked by oil pollution are to ask the High Court at a three-day hearing to grant them access to critical documents which they believe could reveal the extent of the involvement of Shell plc and its senior executives in years of oil spills and leaks.
Leigh Day announces 12 partner promotions for 2025
Law firm Leigh Day has announced 12 new partner promotions for 2025, recognising the exceptional talent across all departments within the firm.
Leigh Day lawyers to speak at 2025 Commonwealth Law Conference in Malta
Human rights lawyers Jacqueline McKenzie and Frances Swaine will give talks on reparations and migration at this year’s Commonwealth Law Conference in Malta.
Surgeon named in Addenbrookes investigation as Kuldeep Stohr
Julia Reynolds, partner at the clinical negligence team at Leigh Day is working with a family in respect of concerns arising from care at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge.
Liberty and Privacy International complaint against Government’s ‘backdoor’ access to Apple data to be heard by Tribunal
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) will hear Liberty, Privacy International and two individuals’ challenge to the legality of the Home Secretary’s decision to use her powers to secretly force Apple to allegedly give the UK Government access to users’ secured data stored on iCloud. The challenge will also cover the legality of the Government issuing these types of notices at all.
Coroner warns NHS Trust of potential risk to patient safety following death of student nurse Zoe Bell
A coroner has written to Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust warning it must not forget lessons learned from the death of 28-year-old student nurse, Zoe Bell who died on Christmas Eve 2022 after spending more than 12 hours in the A&E department.
Family of Essex electroplater appeal for witnesses after his death from incurable asbestos-related cancer
The family of a man who worked as an electroplater in Essex and died from mesothelioma - an incurable cancer caused by asbestos - are appealing to former colleagues for information.
Defence Secretary meets family of Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya
The Defence Secretary, John Healey, has today (7 April 2025) met with the family of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old Kenyan woman who was allegedly murdered by British soldiers more than 13 years ago.
All Party Parliamentary Group on Occupation Safety and Health examines legacy of Cape plc
On 24 March 2025 the All Party Parliamentary Group on Occupation Safety and Health had a public hearing in the Palace of Westminster.
Leigh Day to hold event for people impacted by Lugg building ban
Law firm Leigh Day will host an event for people who have been negatively impacted by the nutrient neutrality planning moratorium on land near to the River Lugg.
River Action issues legal challenge against Ofwat over water bill regulation
River Action has issued a legal challenge against Ofwat accusing it of failing to properly regulate water companies, which the campaign group says could result in customers effectively having to foot the bill to cover past infrastructure failures.
Leigh Day announces Liverpool office move
Law firm Leigh Day has moved its growing Liverpool team into bigger offices with room to expand even further.