Partner Joanna Ludlam and Special Counsel Will Jones served as editors for the 2026 edition of Lexology Panoramic: Administrative & Public Law, as well as authoring the chapter for England & Wales.
The guide provides a country-by-country comparison of sources of constitutional law; the role of international law; judicial review mechanisms; public procurement; human rights; freedom of information; public inquiries; and recent trends. Contemporary political, cultural, and technological developments continue to present fresh challenges for public law practitioners worldwide. The guide explores pressing issues including how public law principles transcend political ideology and the complex questions raised by AI in government decision making. It serves as a practical primer, helping public lawyers and other professionals navigate the evolving mechanisms that govern the relationship between citizens and the state in the 21st century.
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, legislative hearings and inquiries, and corporate crime underpinned by her experience in reputation and risk management.
Will is Special Counsel in Jenner & Block’s Public Law and Crisis Management Practice. Well-versed in regulatory engagement and advocacy, he supports clients as they manage intricate relationships with their partners, customers, stakeholders, and regulators in both the public and private sectors. He has a distinguished track record in advising clients on complex legal and regulatory challenges, particularly in the areas of judicial reviews, public inquiries, public procurement, crisis management, and commercial disputes.
Related Attorneys
Related Capabilities
© 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.