Partner Joanna Ludlam Quoted in Sifted on Regulatory Gaps Around AI Agents

Partner Joanna Ludlam was quoted in a Sifted article examining why AI agents are outpacing the EU and UK's ability to regulate them, as autonomous systems increasingly plan multi-step tasks, interact with external software, and make decisions with limited human oversight.

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Joanna explained that agentic AI moved from research demonstration to mainstream deployment in under two years, far faster than legislation typically evolves. She also addressed the liability questions that arise when an autonomous agent causes loss across a chain of developers, providers, and deployers, noting that existing rules on contract, negligence, and product liability may eventually identify the responsible party, but only slowly and at considerable cost.

As Chair of the London Public Law and Crisis Management Practice, Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Hearing Preparation and Global Crisis Management and Strategic Risk practices, and Co-Chair of the firm’s Investigations Department, Joanna brings a unique skill set and steady guidance to clients facing sensitive, high stakes matters. Joanna advises major corporations, regulators, and public bodies on complex issues spanning administrative and public law, contentious regulatory investigations, and corporate crime.

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Partner Joanna Ludlam Quoted in Sifted on Regulatory Gaps Around AI Agents

Partner Joanna Ludlam was quoted in a Sifted article examining why AI agents are outpacing the EU and UK's ability to regulate them, as autonomous systems increasingly plan multi-step tasks, interact with external software, and make decisions with limited human oversight.

Read More

Joanna explained that agentic AI moved from research demonstration to mainstream deployment in under two years, far faster than legislation typically evolves. She also addressed the liability questions that arise when an autonomous agent causes loss across a chain of developers, providers, and deployers, noting that existing rules on contract, negligence, and product liability may eventually identify the responsible party, but only slowly and at considerable cost.

As Chair of the London Public Law and Crisis Management Practice, Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Hearing Preparation and Global Crisis Management and Strategic Risk practices, and Co-Chair of the firm’s Investigations Department, Joanna brings a unique skill set and steady guidance to clients facing sensitive, high stakes matters. Joanna advises major corporations, regulators, and public bodies on complex issues spanning administrative and public law, contentious regulatory investigations, and corporate crime.

Related Locations

© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.

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