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Abuse lawyer welcomes sentencing of former Catholic priest Dennis Finbow for historic child abuse
Lawyers representing a number of survivors of sexual abuse committed by former Catholic priest Dennis Finbow have welcomed news that he has now been sentenced for further offences involving multiple children over several decades.
Wye pollution legal claim filed at High Court
A legal claim which almost 4,000 people have joined, challenging river pollution in the Wye and Usk catchment areas, has been filed at the High Court.
Missed opportunities to change the course of events before death of young Black mother, inquest concludes
An inquest into the death of a 35-year-old Black mother concluded that there were tangible missed opportunities to change the course of events before her death.
Family receives six-figure settlement following death of former paper mill worker
A six-figure settlement has been secured on behalf of the family of a paper mill worker who died from asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma.
Hillsborough Law takes centre stage at INQUEST Northern conference
Law firms Leigh Day, and Ison Harrison with chambers Garden Court North hosted a northern conference for charity INQUEST on Thursday, 18 September.
Family pursues legal claim after father dies at Royal Sussex County Hospital
Leigh Day medical negligence solicitor Adam Lamb is investigating a legal claim on behalf of a family with concerns about their father’s death at Royal Sussex County Hospital.
Leigh Day Communities and Contamination event in Leeds highlights urgent need for regulatory reform and community action
On 2 October 2025, Leigh Day hosted the Communities and Contamination: Call to Action event in Leeds, bringing together leading academics, NGOs, lawyers, environmental experts and community voices to discuss how to address the growing crisis of PFAS and chemical pollution and its impact on communities across the UK and Europe.
Zimbabwean victims of sadistic sexual abuser John Smyth bring legal claim against Church of England
Seven Zimbabwean victims of sadistic sexual abuser John Smyth have instructed law firm Leigh Day to bring a legal claim against the Church of England, alleging that senior clergy and church officers orchestrated a cover-up that enabled Smyth to continue abusing boys for decades.
Amazon admits liability for injuries caused to London man who bought banned table saw
Amazon has admitted it is liable for injuries caused to a man injured while using a power tool he bought from the world’s largest online retailer.
Inquest into death of Rashida Sultana, 76 exposes confusion over DNAR orders at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
The death of 76-year-old Rashida Sultana, who choked on food while a patient at Midland Metropolitan Hospital, has raised serious concerns about the application of Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNAR) orders and emergency escalation procedures.
Former lift engineer died a week after asbestos cancer diagnosis
A widow is appealing for information after her retired lift engineer husband died just a week after he was diagnosed with asbestos cancer mesothelioma.
Legal challenge over Greater Manchester green belt land to be heard in High Court
A legal challenge over green belt land in Greater Manchester will be heard at the Royal Courts of Justice on 8 and 9 October 2025.