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James Durling

James Durling

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

James Durling defends foreign governments and companies in domestic trade remedy litigation and international WTO dispute settlement. This work on trade remedies includes both agency practice as well as judicial appeals of agency determinations. Beyond this experience in trade remedies, he is also experienced in customs law, including valuation, classification, and audits. Jim has also worked on transfer pricing issues, and the intersection of transfer pricing rules with other regulatory pricing rules. He also works on national security issues, including advice on CFIUS compliance and security exceptions under international law. and With graduate training in both law and economics, he frequents works with outside economic experts on key issues in disputes. Jim has worked with clients on a wide range of high-profile trade disputes, including recent battles over differential pricing and emerging Trump Administration trade policies.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Trade/WTO - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
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.

International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy - USA

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
James Durling is recommended for his strength in trade remedies litigation. He has extensive experience in working for foreign governments and manufacturers.

Strengths

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  • James Durling is particularly strong in US international trade commission matters.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide
  • He can give us accurate advice in anti-dumping duties and trade works.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide
  • James is very intellectual and knows how to articulate our arguments effectively.

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade PolicyChambers Global Guide

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Asia-Pacific Region

China

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UK

USA

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