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What the Team is Known For

Leigh Day is a heavyweight claimant-oriented practice representing individuals and groups of individuals in a diverse range of international human rights matters. The law firm offers:

• Leading expertise representing clients affected by environmental disasters and modern slavery practices.

• Experience in high-stakes claims against large-scale corporations, public bodies and sovereign states.

• An impressive command of the UNGP and the UK Modern Slavery Act.

Strengths

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Leigh Day are leaders in claimant-side international human rights group claims. They are top-notch and have a stellar team.

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Leigh Day are by a mile the leading claimant-side firm in this area, and they have a track record of successfully bringing large and ambitious cases against defendants. The team is second to none.

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Leigh Day are by far the most experienced and skilled firm working in this area. They have exceptional lawyers at all levels.

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Leader
Daniel Leader
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Daniel Leader is a highly regarded lawyer, noted for his expertise in high-profile human rights and environmental law litigation matters across the globe. Based in London, Daniel frequently represents civil claimants against corporations and their subsidiaries in relation to large-scale human rights abuses.

Daniel's strength is his strategic overview of litigation - he is a master strategist.

Daniel is an exceptional partner - he is utterly committed to his cases and will relentlessly pursue a just outcome for his clients.

Daniel's track record speaks for itself, he is a leader in the field and is able to run high-stakes, complex litigation across the spectrum of business and human rights cases.

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Martyn Day
Martyn Day
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Martyn Day is the co-founder of Leigh Day, heading a team that represents claimants in cases against corporate and government bodies. He is highly regarded for his work in advising on claims related to alleged human rights abuses in developing countries against multinationals and their subsidiaries.

Martyn is the best of the best - he is a master strategist and negotiator.

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Oliver Holland
Oliver Holland
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Oliver Holland is based in London and is frequently mandated to advise claimants on their actions against multinational companies and their subsidiaries in extractive industries on alleged human rights abuses. He is also a well-regarded practitioner advising on matters and cases involving environmental harms.

Oliver is a brilliant partner who can take on and win very difficult and complex cases.

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Richard Meeran
Richard Meeran
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Richard Meeran is a London-based practitioner who often is praised for his work representing claimants in cases and matters linked to environmental harms and human rights abuses. He is best known for his work on issues caused by extractive industries.

Richard gives expert advice and insights based on his long experience.

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Daniel Leader
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