Leigh Day operates a claimant-focused practice, advising on international multi-party actions arising from environmental damage. Co-founder Martyn Day specialises in international environmental and product liability claims, with a particular emphasis on group actions. Daniel Leader focuses his practice on business and human rights, with significant experience in complex group litigation, mass tort claims, and parent company liability. Tessa Gregory advises on matters concerning wildlife and habitats, particularly in the context of planning decisions and development consenting, frequently representing claimants challenging environmental impacts. Rowan Smith specialises in judicial review, with a strong focus on environmental, planning, and human rights law. Ricardo Gama provides further expertise on environmental judicial review claims.
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Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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Leading partners

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Tessa Gregory
Tessa Gregory
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Ricardo Gama
Ricardo Gama
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Rowan Smith
Rowan Smith
Other key lawyers

Martyn Day; Tessa Gregory; Daniel Leader; Rowan Smith; Ricardo Gama; Carol Day