2024 blogs

Leigh Day lawyers Emmalene Bushnell and Kriya Hurley, who act for mothers in claims arising out of Group B Streptococcus affecting both mothers and babies, explain the importance of making a clear note of the presence of Group B Streptococcus in pregnant women

Today, is Action Mesothelioma Day, a day for remembrance for those who have been affected by mesothelioma and to raise awareness for future generations of the dangers of asbestos. 

Leigh Day environmental private law partner Oliver Holland and associates Celine O’Donovan and Benji Gourgey on the Supreme Court’s judgment on the liability of water companies for discharging sewage, and the wider impact of the decision on the environmental issues facing the UK.

Helen Stanley, midwife, explains the process and how to get the best out of communication after traumatic birth, known as a birth or postnatal debrief, birth reflection or birth afterthoughts.

Sandra Boye-Clarkson, Hatice Cobanoglu and Richard Meeran consider the latest European directive on mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence for companies.

Sakshi Rai and Meg Abbott explore the European Court of Human Rights’ landmark finding that the Swiss state had an obligation to have acted to mitigate the effects of climate change. They explore why the ruling is significant for climate change litigation, and what the implications of the ruling are for the UK.

In his latest blog, Leigh Day abuse claims partner Dino Nocivelli explores how rugby compares to other sports in terms of reported abuse in both school clubs and professional teams.

A cycling accident can be confusing and traumatic; these feelings can continue in the weeks and months afterwards. Jane Bedford, one of Leigh Day’s personal injury solicitors, explains how to gather evidence to assist in a successful compensation claim.

Sarah Moore highlights the need for a review of the Vaccine Damages Payment Scheme (VDPS) following news that the AstraZeneca vaccine can cause rare blood clotting syndrome.