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TransLucent, a trans led advocacy organisation, described by the Equality and Human Rights Commission as a key stakeholder in discussions on transgender rights, has been given permission to intervene in the employment tribunal case between nurse Sandie Peggie and Fife Health Board and Dr Beth Upton.

Leigh Day has expanded its Cardiff office with the appointment of two clinical negligence lawyers, Wallis Crockford and Amy Downey, who bring significant experience to the firm as it continues to grow its presence in Wales.

A coroner has raised serious concerns about Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s failure to provide mental health risk assessment training for staff and its lack of engagement with the families of those in its care. 

A recent judgment in the Australian Courts ruled against an effort by communities of the Torres Strait Islands to hold the Australian Government to account over harm caused by climate change. Pia Mitchell and Bianca Foo Dojan, here, consider the reasons for the judgment and the need for future legal action to address the effects of the climate emergency.

Lufu Si and Emma Jones consider the post-war repatriation of a Liverpool Chinese population.

Following a toxic waste spill in Zambia, Walker Syachalinga from Leigh Day’s international and group litigation team considers how mixed messaging from authorities creates an additional barrier to justice for communities impacted.

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

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

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