Exmouth Sewage Pollution: Meeting on Potential Legal Action
Leigh Day has been invited to speak to the Exmouth community about potential legal action against South West Water.
We would like to thank the community for inviting us to speak at a community meeting on Tuesday 17 September 2024, where we will be presenting what legal solutions may be available to the community to deal with South West Water’s ongoing pollution of Exmouth.
At the meeting, we will be discussing:
- The impact South West Water’s sewage pollution has had on Exmouth from local voices;
- The potential legal action that can be taken by the community in response; and
- Who will be able to join a potential claim against South West Water.
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions at the end.
Where and when?
📍 Ocean (Top Floor), Queens Drive, EX8 2AY, Tuesday 17 September 19:00 - 21:00
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Meet the team
Oliver Holland
Oliver specialises in international cases involving multinational corporations where environmental harm or human rights abuses have been alleged
Liberty Bridge
Liberty Bridge is a senior associate solicitor in the international department.
Benji Gourgey
Benji Gourgey is an associate solicitor in the international and group litigation team