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Legal 500 2027: Leigh Day secures Tier 1 rankings across key claimant practice areas
Leigh Day has again been recognised as a Tier 1 law firm by Legal 500 across a broad range of claimant-focused practice areas.
Blind man launches legal action against British Museum over lack of audio tours for Bayeux Tapestry
A blind man has launched legal action against the British Museum after it refused to provide audio described tours for its exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry.
High Court claims issued against Rio Tinto plc over allegations environmental contamination from mine in Madagascar has caused local people to have dangerous levels of lead and uranium in their bodies
More than 6,500 people living near a mineral mine in Madagascar have issued claims in the High Court against the mining giant Rio Tinto plc and its subsidiary, QIT Madagascar Minerals S.A (“QMM”), alleging that the mine has caused widespread contamination of the local environment, severely impacting their health and livelihoods.
British Gymnastics apologises to former gymnast abused by coaches as a child
British Gymnastics has apologised to a former gymnast who was physically and verbally abused as a child by two coaches at a gymnastics club in Southampton.
Post-operative catheter care in private hospital injury leads to five-figure settlement
A woman has secured a five-figure settlement after post-operative care at a private hospital led to severe urinary retention and a prolonged period of urinary problems.
Lawyers for motorists seek permission to appeal Dieselgate trial judgment
Lawyers representing motorists at the Dieselgate trial will seek permission to appeal the trial judgment at a High Court hearing from 7-8 October 2026
Testing reveals significant levels of PFAS chemicals in Thornton Cleveleys residents' blood
Blood testing on residents of Thornton Cleveleys living near a large chemical factory has revealed increased levels of PFOA in their blood. If you live in the area, or believe you may have been impacted by PFAS exposure, and would like to speak to our team about the investigation, you can get in touch.
Trans group seeks to intervene in decision to allow trans people to use Hampstead Heath ponds
The trans led advocacy organisation TransLucent is seeking permission to intervene in a judicial review being brought against the City of London Corporation (CLC) over its decision to keep Hampstead Heath bathing ponds in north London trans-inclusive.
Leigh Day investigating reports from tourists affected by Croatian wildfires
The travel team at law firm Leigh Day is investigating concerns raised by holidaymakers from the UK affected by wildfires in Croatia.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust apologises to motocross rider after failing to diagnose spinal fracture
A motocross rider has secured a six-figure settlement after a hospital failed to diagnose his spinal fracture following a high-speed crash.
Jury finds failures in meal preparation, guidance and emergency response contributed to death of man who choked at Essex care home
Failures in meal preparation, guidance and emergency response contributed to the death of 41-year-old Paul Spearing, a jury has found, after he choked on food at an Essex care home.
Statement from parents of Sadie Salt as charges brought over two-year-old's death
Hertsmere Borough Council has today confirmed that it has authorised charges linked to the death of two-year-old Sadie Salt.