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Welcome to Leigh Day's latest news section where you can find our latest press releases, blogs and podcasts, as well as information about our events.

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Latest News

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Bristol City Bridge
Environment Carbon emissions Bristol

Legal challenge to Bristol Zoo Gardens housing development set to be heard in court

A legal challenge brought by campaign group Save Bristol Gardens Alliance (SBGA) against a proposed housing development on the site of Bristol Zoo Gardens is due to be heard in court.

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Counting money in purse
DWP Mental health Inquests

Coroner finds that DWP failings contributed to decline in mental state of Kristie Hunt, 31

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) failings contributed to the decline in the mental state of Kristie Hunt who took her own life aged 31, a coroner found at the inquest into her death.

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Aeroplane Descending
Environment Airport Judicial review

Legal opposition launched against Luton airport expansion

The campaign group Luton and District Association for the Control of Aircraft Noise (LADACAN) has taken the first step towards a legal challenge to the expansion of London Luton Airport, arguing that development consent for the proposed development was granted unlawfully.

Latest Blogs

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Man with helmet in construction gear building a wall
Asbestos Asbestos and mesothelioma Asbestos claims Mesothelioma Personal injury

International Workers' Memorial Day and the tactics of the asbestos industry

For International Workers’ Memorial Day 28 April 2025, Partner Joanne Candlish reflects on more than 30 years of bringing successful legal claims against industrial titans whose workers suffered lethal asbestos exposure.

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Sewage plant from above
Sewage Water claim

The competition water sewage cases: Lessons learned post Manchester Ship Canal No2

Oliver Holland and Rosio Cafarelli explain how judgments in claims against sewerage companies were unhelpful for a proposed class action claim in the Competition Appeal Tribunal

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Man in a hospital bed with a tray of food
Food safety Personal injury food

Listeria outbreak linked to NHS desserts: what victims of foodborne illness should know

Michelle Victor and Angela Bruno of Leigh Day’s food safety team explain the risks associated with listeria and the critical role food safety laws play in protecting public health and ensuring accountability. 

Meet the press office team

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Caroline Ivison

Caroline works with all departments in the firm to provide media relations and internal communications support.

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Maxine Wolstenholme

Maxine works across all Leigh Day departments as a senior media relations manager

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Mike O'connor

Mike O'Connor

Mike works across all Leigh Day departments as a senior media relations manager