Public Inquiries - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland is highly regarded for its depth of experience representing core participants and other interested parties in public inquiries. The firm is also well-known for advising those conducting public inquiries through acting in the role of solicitor to the inquiry.
Strengths
"The lawyers are extremely responsive across the team."
"Eversheds Sutherland has an unrivalled experience in public inquiries."
"They go the extra mile to support us."
"The lawyers are very knowledgeable of procedure and process. They are very well-organised."
"The team consistently finds ways to translate complex issues into clear advice."
Work Highlights
Eversheds Sutherland represented The Haemophilia Society as a core participant in the Infected Blood Inquiry.
Notable Practitioners
Head of the inquiries and investigations group at Eversheds Sutherland Sarah Jones has deep experience in public inquiries. She advises on conduct and management of inquiries, as well as acting for core participants and witnesses. "Her client relationship skills are second to none."
Isabelle Mitchell focuses her practice on public inquiries, acting for the inquiry and also for its core participants. She regularly advises both private and public clients. "Isabelle is intelligent and strategic."
Angharad Hurle is a legal director at Eversheds Sutherland who advises clients in connection with public inquiries. She has recently been involved for core participants in the IICSA, Grenfell Tower and Infected Blood inquiries. "Her attention to detail never fails to impress and she is able to provide strategic advice from a position of confidence." "She really goes above and beyond with her service to us."
Catherine Henney has a varied inquest practice that sees her represent both commercial clients and public bodies in connection with sensitive inquests, particularly those arising from police operations. She leads the health and safety offering in the Manchester office of Eversheds Sutherland. "Catherine has extremely good knowledge of this area of law." "Catherine has particularly impressive expertise in police systems and procedures."
