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Lawyers give evidence to the Infected Blood Inquiry over Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
Ahead of more hearings by the Infected Blood Inquiry (IBI) human rights lawyers at law firm Leigh Day have been asked to provide feedback and share concerns about the way the infected blood compensation scheme is operating.
Lawyer representing FREENOW drivers reacts to news of Lyft acquisition
Germany-based mobility platform FREENOW has reportedly been acquired by US ride-hailing specialist Lyft in a deal worth approximately €175 million.
Woman, 28, found out too late that lump on her breast was cancerous
A woman who found out too late that a lump on her breast was cancerous has agreed a £215,000 settlement. Charlotte, now 36, had her concerns dismissed by a GP on numerous occasions, which led to a late diagnosis and delays of nearly two years to be treated for the disease.
Windrush lawyer reacts to government fund aimed at supporting community groups working on Windrush compensation applications
The government has announced the launch of a £1.5 million fund to support community groups working on Windrush compensation applications.
Abuse lawyers welcome conviction of jailed former Scout leader Ian Silvester
Lawyers at Leigh Day have welcomed the conviction of former scout leader Ian Silvester, who was jailed recently after sexually abusing 19 boys over a period of nearly 30 years.
High Court refuses to lift anonymity order for alleged victim of Dan Wootton “catfishing”
A man who claims he was the victim of “catfishing” by journalist Dan Wootton has succeeded in keeping his identity anonymous following a High Court hearing today, Tuesday 8 April 2025.
Transport Action Network set to contest government’s national policy for roads infrastructure
The campaign group Transport Action Network (TAN) will have its judicial review challenge against the government’s National Networks National Policy Statement (NNNPS) heard at the High Court on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 April 2025.
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.