Joanna Ludlam
Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie has a broad practice that encompasses ESG-related litigation, commercial judicial review, public inquiries, and freedom of information matters. The team is led by the ‘incomparable’ Joanna Ludlam, who has a wealth of experience advising clients on a wide range of public law matters, including compliance initiatives, public procurement, and multijurisdictional government investigations. Yindi Gesinde is skilled at handling investigations; she also has experience acting on cases relating to child protection. Francesca Richmond frequently advises on regulatory investigations. William Jones and Joanne Redmond are noted for their capabilities with judicial reviews and public procurement work.
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‘A very strong team with a depth of talent.’
‘The team is led by the incomparable Joanna Ludlam, who has wisdom, legal knowledge, and experience in abundance.’
‘The team is second to none when it comes to its expertise, subject matter, and global reach. They are also very nice to work with. Under the leadership of Joanna Ludlam, it has gone from strength to strength.’
‘Joanna Ludlam is extremely bright and easy to work with.’
‘The team is extraordinarily committed to its clients, including in the area of pro bono. It excels in providing first-rate service across the board.’
‘Baker McKenzie's client care and attention to detail is unparalleled. They have a genuine and sophisticated specialism in administrative and public law.’
‘Joanna Ludlam and Joanne Redmond are both excellent public lawyers.’
- ‘Joanna Ludlam is peerless in steering complex litigation through the courts.’
Key clients
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- EDF Energy
- Novo Nordisk
- Bermuda Human Rights Commission
Work highlights
- Acted for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in its intervention in the legal challenge to the UK’s Migration and Economic Development Partnership with Rwanda.
- Acted for the Bermuda Human Rights Commission in its intervention in an amicus curiae role before the European Court of Human Rights.
- Advised EDF Energy on an appeal to the energy markets regulator (the CMA) by Utilita to overturn a decision to introduce a minimum capital requirement for energy suppliers.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Yindi Gesinde
Baker McKenziePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joanna Ludlam