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James Durling

James Durling

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Practice Areas

Jim Durling’s practice covers trade remedies, World Trade Organization (WTO) litigation, and investigations by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). He brings extensive experience in representing both states and private sector clients across diverse industries. Jim has collaborated with governments and companies across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and the UAE. He has played a key role in high-profile trade policy disputes involving automobiles, semiconductors and color film, actively participating in the related WTO proceedings. His recent work includes defending antidumping cases against Argentina, China, Japan, Korea and Oman; handling multiple WTO disputes challenging and defending trade remedy measures; and successfully litigating in U.S. courts to overturn the application of U.S. countervailing duty law against China.

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

International Trade/WTO - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 3
Band 3

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James Durling has more than three decades of experience working in this field. He often represents governments and multinational companies in trade remedy matters, as well as advising on WTO and US trade policy issues.

Strengths

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  • He can give us accurate advice in anti-dumping duties and trade works.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Asia & Pacific
  • James Durling is particularly strong in US international trade commission matters.

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Asia-Pacific Region

Japan

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