Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP offers broad-ranging expertise in public and administrative law, advising across sectors on matters including judicial review, procurement, regeneration, and governance. The team is adept at supporting public inquiries, complex investigations, and sensitive senior executive exits, serving a diverse client base comprising local authorities, public bodies, private entities, charities, and individuals. The firm regularly acts in public inquiries, representing both core participants and interested parties in statutory and non-statutory proceedings. Sarah Jones brings extensive experience in this field, acting both as solicitor to inquiries and as representative counsel. Huw Jones leads on public sector employment matters, advising on regulatory and reputationally sensitive issues. Isabelle Mitchell complements the practice with a strong track record in high-profile inquiries, often leading cases or serving as a key team member.
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- ‘The Eversheds Sutherland public inquiries team has real strengths in combining strong legal knowledge and advice with excellent, accurate, and fast practical support. They offer the complete package of support to clients and are always interested in how to improve the service they provide.’
- ‘Isabelle Mitchell brings deep knowledge, practical solutions and humanity to her work. She is clever, kind and incredibly hard working. She has been a constant source of support and good advice to our inquiry.’
Key clients
- South London Coroner
- Northern Ireland Local Government Officers’ Superannuation Committee
Work highlights
Advising the Coroner on conduct of the inquest and legal principles; managing correspondence with Interested Persons; disclosure management and document review; dealing with jury selection and witness evidence; and facilitating the hearings.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Mukhtiar Tanda; Kuljeet Gill; Sarah Jones; Huw Jones
Other key lawyers
Isabelle Mitchell; Robert Waterson; Piers Doggart; Nicolette Sanders