Sarah Finch has received the Goldman Environmental Prize for her work campaigning against oil drilling in Surrey, which led to a landmark Supreme Court judgment over fossil fuel emissions. Sarah is represented by Leigh Day lawyers Rowan Smith and Julia Eriksen www.leighday.co.uk/news/press-r...
Fast-moving train next to a platform.
A legal challenge has been launched against Transport for Wales over its alleged failure to provide safe and reliable assistance for disabled passengers at Cardiff Central station.
Solicitor Kate Egerton represents.
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Sarah's client Kerry spoke to BBC News about her experience with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Watch here from 01:39: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Today, UK Covid-19 Inquiry has recommended wholesale reform of the payment scheme offered to people seriously injured or bereaved after receiving a Covid vaccination.
Leigh Day partner Sarah Moore represents a group of families affected, who are urging the government to make the necessary changes.
The Molly Rose Foundation, formed in Molly's legacy, campaigns to end preventable harm online. (3/3)
A young person on their phone in a darkly lit room. A quote reads "The messaging of it was 'Don't tell your parents', 'Don't tell your friends."
They discuss the inquest into the death of Molly Russell, how Merry navigated the inquest to bring justice for Molly's family, and why it was so influential in the passing of the 2023 Online Safety Act. (2/3)
Listen here: leighdaylaw.info/3Q5QAG3
Partner Merry Varney was interviewed by Dr Sally Penni MBE on the Talking Law podcast.
They discuss the inquest into the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell, a story portrayed in the Channel 4 documentary Molly vs the Machines. (1/3)
If you have information that may help our client with her case, please contact solicitor Georgia Pantazides on 0161 672 5232. (2/2)
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Our client from Widnes, Cheshire is appealing for information following her husband’s death from mesothelioma. Brendan Coffey worked as an extrusion operator for Widnes Films Limited at BPI factory in Tan House Lane in Widnes from the 1990s to 2015. (1/2)
#Asbestos #Mesothelioma
The coroner concluded that Laura-Jane had died due to basic failings to recognise a loss of consciousness due to maternal collapse. (3/3)
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Laura-Jane Seaman died hours after giving birth to her fifth child. She begged medical staff not to let her die, but staff dismissed her concerns and symptoms. When she lost consciousness, she was given a biscuit.
Partner Suzanne White represented her family at an inquest into her death. (2/3)
Maternity deaths are at the highest level for 20 years, The Times reports. The last time the rate was this high was in 2005. (1/3)
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
Alan is represented by Leigh Day partner Ewan Tant.
Daily Mail reports on the story of stonemason Alan Slater, who has been diagnosed with silicosis after decades working with engineered stone, also known as quartz.
A recent survey suggests more than 40% of new or refurbed UK kitchens now feature quartz worktops.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
The death of 36-year-old Lee Adams has prompted calls for GPs to ask patients about possible gambling addictions, The Times reports.
Solicitor Dan Webster represented Lee's family in an inquest into his death.
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
Leigh Day competition claims lawyer Maksymilian Hara considers a Court of Appeal decision which he says could prevent customers claiming back money from water overcharges, protecting water monopolies and leaving customers without means for redress.
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His widow Julia said "it was carnage".
Medical negligence solicitor Zoe Donohue represents Julia in her legal case. (2/2)
ITV reports on the death of Tom Frith from Knutsford, who died aged 66 on 27 July 2025 from encephalitis. He had been on a bed in a hospital corridor for 36 hours, and went a week without diagnosis. (1/2)
www.itv.com/watch/news/i...
After the announcement a man has been questioned in an investigation into trafficking allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed, Leigh Day's Emma Jones, who represents survivors of Al Fayed's abuse, told BBC News she expects a "wider network" of people will be identified.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Drivers bringing claims against Addison Lee have won a major legal victory on how compensation should be calculated.
The judgment means compensation figures are expected to be significantly higher than Addison Lee had argued.
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Adult hand gently holding a child's hand resting on a soft blue blanket.
Manchester-based partner Lauren Tully and trainee solicitor Harry Cuerden consider the impact of the recent Supreme Court judgment in CCC v Sheffield and how this has altered the ability to claim for 'lost years' in child brain injury cases.
www.leighday.co.uk/news/blog/20...
An inquest has found 19-year-old student Arthur Soames from west London took his life due to mental health distress exacerbated by gambling. Leigh Day's Merry Varney and Dan Webster represented Arthur's family at the inquest.
www.leighday.co.uk/news/press-r...
TV Meridian reports how an inquest found Irene Dzifa King Arthur's death from sickle cell anaemia was caused by gross failures in her care at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey. Leigh Day's Suzanne White and Lily Hedgman represent the family.
Watch here from the start: www.itv.com/watch/news/c...
A young trans man, aiden longmuir
A fresh inquest into the death of trans man Aiden Longmuir will be opened after the first inquest was quashed following concerns raised by his family.
They are supported by @goodlawproject.org and represented by Leigh Day solicitors Kate Egerton and Ellie Fawcett.
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BBC South Today reports on the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Irene Dzifa King Arthur, who died at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey.
Suzanne White, who represents the family, said the "verdict was very very damning in terms of a gross failure of care".
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An inquest into the death of 47-year-old Irene Dzifa King Arthur has concluded that there were gross failures in her care at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey that amounted to neglect.
Suzanne White and Lily Hedgman represent the family.
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(2/2) Her husband Dominic Kwamena King Arthur said she was an "expert patient" who "understood her condition" and "yet throughout her admission, she was not listened to".
Suzanne White, head of medical negligence at Leigh Day, represents the family with solicitor Lily Hedgman.
(1/2) The BBC reports on the inquest into the death of Irene Dzifa King Arthur, who died after "gross failings" at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Blue sign reading 'Waiting Room' on a white wall with blurred chairs and bulletin boards in the background.
Associate solicitor Zoe Donohue highlights the legal support that Leigh Day can provide to individuals who have suffered brain injuries.
www.leighday.co.uk/news/blog/20...
