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Jenner & Block Secures Trial Victory for Chance the Rapper
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Jenner & Block Named Law Firm of the Year, Earned Additional Honors Across Categories by The American Lawyer 2025 Industry Awards
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Chicago Bar Association Names Jenner & Block Law Firm of the Year
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Partner Joanna Ludlam Featured in City AM on Pressure for Wider ICO Overhaul
Partner Joanna Ludlam - Chair of Jenner & Block's 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 - was featured in City AM's examination of the mounting pressure for a broader overhaul of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) following John Edwards' resignation.
Jenner & Block’s London Public Law Team Secures Outstanding Result for Fornax
When Fornax Energy Limited came to Jenner & Block, the London-based startup was at a standstill. Ofgem, the UK's energy regulator, had refused to allow Fornax customers to benefit from a government subsidy supporting the installation of air source heat pumps, a refusal rooted in a misinterpretation of the relevant regulations. The consequences were severe: Fornax had been forced to cease installations entirely and could no longer attract the private equity investment it needed to survive and sec
The Lawyer Spotlights Jenner & Block's Global Hearing Preparation Practice
In a recent feature, The Lawyer profiled Jenner & Block’s Global Hearing Preparation Practice and its leading role supporting organizations involved in public hearings worldwide. The article highlights Jenner’s reputation as the go-to firm for preparing clients to appear before legislative committees, inquiries, and other public forums around the world. With a sharp rise in public scrutiny and legal risk across jurisdictions—from Washington D.C. to Westminster to Canberra—our team helps global c
Recognitions
20 Jenner London Lawyers Listed on 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales
20 lawyers from Jenner & Block’s London Office were featured in the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales.
Lawdragon has recognized eight Jenner & Block partners on their 2026 list of the 500 Leading Global Leaders in Crisis Management. The list recognizes preeminent lawyers who guide clients through their most critical legal challenges, including government investigations, regulatory enforcement, and complex class action litigation.
Chambers UK 2026 Recognises Jenner & Block London
Jenner & Block's London office has been recognised in the Corporate Crime & Investigations practice area. Published annually, Chambers UK 2026 ranks the leading law firms and lawyers across the United Kingdom based on in-depth research and client feedback.
Publications
Jenner & Block Authors UK Chapter of Chambers Crisis Management Global Practice Guide
London Partners Joanna Ludlam and Christine Braamskamp, Special Counsel Will Jones, and Associate Joshua Kell co-authored the UK chapter of the Crisis Management 2026 guide, published by Chambers and Partners.
"Using AI for Official Decisions Raises Questions Over Compliance" The Times
Partner Joanna Ludlam authored an article for The Times examining how UK government agencies increasingly rely on artificial intelligence in decision-making, from benefits administration and immigration assessments to regulatory policing. Joanna warns that many algorithmic systems function as "black boxes" where the underlying logic remains opaque, even to the officials using them. This lack of transparency creates serious barriers for individuals while exposing public authorities to judicial re
Lexology Panoramic: Administrative & Public Law 2026
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.
Client Alerts
A New Era in Online Safety: What Global Companies Need to Know About the UK’s Online Safety Act
Over the course of 2025, the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act (OSA) has been gradually coming into force reshaping the online safety landscape globally. The OSA requires in-scope companies to identify, mitigate, and manage the risks of harm from illegal content, as well as content that is harmful to children. While its stated intention is to make the United Kingdom one of the safest places in the world to use the internet, the OSA will impact companies globally. This is despite the United Stat
The SFO’s Corporate Guidance: Another Chapter in the SFO’s Playbook
On 24 April 2025, the UK’s Serious Fraud Office ("SFO") launched its updated External Guidance on Corporate Co-operation and Enforcement in relation to Corporate Criminal Offending (“Corporate Guidance”), cementing a bold approach to enforcement. As noted in our previous client alert, SFO director Nick Ephgrave is focused on a renewed commitment to combatting bribery and fraud. The Corporate Guidance – designed to incentivise self-reporting by making it clear that companies reporting promptly an
In our client alert, “The Case for Compliance: Why UK and EU Businesses Should Continue to Invest in Their Compliance Programs”, we highlighted seven reasons why, despite the US’ pause on bribery enforcement under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), compliance should still be front-of-mind for businesses operating in the UK and Europe.
Events
London Partner Joanna Ludlam will participate as a panellist at the IFSEA Annual Conference 2026, taking place on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at Saddlers' Hall.
Christine Braamskamp and Joanna Ludlam hosted four roundtable sessions at The Lawyer's General Counsel Strategy Summit, which took place 13–15 May 2026 at the Meliá Villaitana Hotel, near Alicante, Spain. Jenner & Block was a sponsor of this year's Summit, themed around "the future GC."
Protecting Privilege: What In-House Counsel Need to Know
On the evening of Tuesday 28 April, Jenner & Block's London office hosted in-house lawyers from across the industry for Protecting Privilege: What In-House Counsel Need to Know. This is the first in a new series of training events designed for in-house legal teams.