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Eversheds Sutherland’s Inquiries and Investigations team is a market-leading group of lawyers, trusted to manage every aspect of high-profile and sensitive public inquiries and confidential investigations. With extensive experience acting as Solicitors to both statutory and non-statutory public inquiries—including the Independent Inquiry into Telford Child Sexual Exploitation, Angiolini Inquiry, Independent Inquiry Relating to Afghanistan, and the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry—the team is adept at handling the full lifecycle of inquiry work, from drafting terms of reference to gathering witness evidence and managing hearings.
The team represents Core Participants in many of the UK’s most significant public inquiries, such as the Southport Inquiry, Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, Grenfell Tower Inquiry, Infected Blood Inquiry, and the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. They also support organisations and individuals in providing evidence to inquiries, even when not designated Core Participants.
Renowned for delivering advice that withstands scrutiny, the team provides clear, actionable guidance to both public bodies and private organisations. Their pragmatic approach is underpinned by deep sector knowledge and a proven track record across all aspects of public inquiries. The team also offers tailored advice on compliance, risk, and reputation management, ensuring clients are equipped to navigate complex challenges with confidence.
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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.
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Eversheds Sutherland acted as commissioning body for the Telford & Wrekin Council as part of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Exploitation in Telford.
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They are a true leader in the field of Public Inquiries, who have embraced technology to its fullest with excellent results for its clients.
Eversheds Sutherland has one of the most experienced teams in this field with strength at all levels of the team.
Eversheds Sutherland's knowledge of the law and rules around inquiries is incredibly helpful and is always at its fingertips.
The team is client focused and business conscious of the challenges facing its clients. It understands teamwork and is always looking ahead to the market.
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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.
Sarah handles media and legal pressures in her everyday stride and is unflappable.
Sarah Jones' subject knowledge is unsurpassed and her management of large teams in complex inquiries sets her ahead of the field.
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 Mitchell is incredibly supportive, has great leadership skills, and ensures that work is prioritised properly.
Isabelle is helpful and has extensive knowledge.
She is excellent and very good.
Angharad is an asset and really sophisticated.
Nothing is ever too much or too daunting for Angharad Hurle. She is prepared and proactive.
Head of Public Inquiries
Public Inquiries
Public Inquiries
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Piers Doggart
Anna Senter
Jackie Omeni
Susanna Medemblik
Catherine Henney
Angharad Hurle
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