Welcome back to Through the inquisitor's lens, our new podcast series which explores the complex world of public inquiries and inquests, one question at a time.

In this two-part episode, we explore the Government’s response in February this year to the House of Lords Statutory Inquiries Committee report, which looked at how to increase public trust and confidence in public inquiries.

Catherine Henney, Legal Director, is joined by Sarah Jones and Isabelle Mitchell, both Partners in the Eversheds Sutherland Public Inquiries team. Together, they examine the three key areas addressed by the Committee - the implementation of inquiry recommendations, the persistent challenges of delay and cost, and potential approaches for improving best practice.

Part two of the discussion will follow in the next episode of Through the Inquisitor’s Lens.

Listen to the latest episode of our UK Conversations in Credit podcast, where Joanne Owens and Alexandra Byard discuss the Financial Conduct Authority’s latest discussion paper regulating Crypto Asset activities, with a particular focus on retail lending and retail borrowing.

InFocus provides an update from our leading real estate dispute resolution team on the property issues that matter. We hope you enjoy listening and welcome any feedback that you may have.

Speakers: Anna Bevan Jones, Carly Fishwick

We discuss what AI agents are and how they differ from traditional AI applications, the legal and regulatory challenges associated with the deployment, how AI agents might impact the workforce and the next big trends in their development.

In the fifth episode of our Tech Talks legal insights podcast series, Partners Nasser Ali Khasawneh, Hannah Mahon, Simon Lightman, Rachel Reid and Olaf van Haperen discuss the rise of AI Agents.

Our Energy Transition Series continues to bring you leading global content to support your energy transition journey. You’ll hear from energy industry experts exploring global key energy trends and the latest analysis and insights to help you deliver a lower carbon future.

This webinar explores the critical aspects of grid reform and its role in the energy transition. The panel discussed several key topics, including the increasing need for transmission in the US, UK, and EU. They also examined the comparative regulatory frameworks in these regions and their impact on transmission investment, as well as challenges associated with grid development in the US, UK, and EU.

Welcome back to Through the inquisitor's lens, the podcast that explores the complex world of public inquiries and inquests, one question at a time. 

In this episode, we explore whether Coroners’ Prevention of Future Death (PFD) Reports are truly fit for purpose. Catherine Henney, Legal Director at Eversheds Sutherland, and David Pojur, Barrister at Lincoln House Chambers and Assistant Coroner for North Wales, discuss the statutory role of PFD reports, the training and guidance provided to coroners on when to issue them, and the frequently raised concern that PFDs lack real enforcement power, with no sanctions for those who fail to respond. 

They also consider whether the approach of the new Chief Coroner signals a shift in emphasis, and whether we are likely to see greater scrutiny of PFD reports and of those who fail to engage with them.

The ‘sold with information’ regime is a key mechanism for parties looking to allocate liability for historic contamination to land. In this PROPcast, partners Claire Gregory and Catherine Manning discuss the origins of the arrangement, the tests that have to be satisfied, its use in drafting and potential pitfalls.

We are pleased to share with you our latest episode of Pensions in a Pod, where industry specialists Tim Smith, Emma King, and Gemma Hanley explore the pressing issue of non-compliance with section 37, following the landmark Virgin Media judgments. As this issue evolves, our specialists help you stay ahead of the curve.

In part 2, Sierra Nicholson is joined by Eversheds Sutherland partners Ginger Faulk (US) and James Lindop (UK) to reflect on part 1 and discuss navigating the complexities of international regulatory differences, managing economic tensions among major global trading regions and identifying opportunities for financial services firms to enhance transaction facilitation and build trust between 'neutral market' partners.