Pogust Goodhead triumphs as BHP found liable for Brazil dam disaster

Pogust Goodhead has won a major victory in the High Court after a judge ruled that BHP is liable for the 2015 Mariana dam collapse in Brazil, clearing the way for what is expected to become one of the largest damages assessments in UK legal history. More from Non-Billable.

Meanwhile, the victory is being overshadowed by a power struggle with hedge fund backer Gramercy, mounting governance concerns, and an exodus of lawyers that has shaken confidence in the firm’s future, including the ousting of founder Tom Goodhead amid allegations of improper spending. More from the Financial Times (subscription required) and Legal Cheek.