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James Marshall

James Marshall

UK 2026

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Practice Areas

James Marshall advises on all aspects of competition law and foreign direct investment (FDI) screening, with a focus on merger and FDI control, investigations and enforcement, commercial counselling, and abuse of dominance. He has strong experience in the life sciences, energy & infrastructure, digital and technology, financial services, and sports sectors.

James regularly leads cross-border teams to steer clients through both the merger control and FDI aspects of major global deals. Clients turn to James to help them navigate complex global transactions, and to find innovative solutions to antitrust enforcement and counselling matters.

Earlier in his career, James worked with the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), where he helped develop the UK’s antitrust and regulated sector enforcement regimes. He also practiced for several years in the Asia-Pacific region and has experience advising on competition, regulatory, and public policy issues in Asia and the Middle East.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Competition Law - London (Firms)

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

James Marshall of Covington & Burling assists clients with merger clearance and foreign direct investment notifications. He is well equipped to handle multi-jurisdictional mandates.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • James Marshall is very helpful. He understands our way of working and risk appetite. He doesn't over complicate things and suggests practical solutions that will work with our situation.

    Competition LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He is very responsive, pragmatic and a pleasure to deal with.

    Competition LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James Marshall is the most responsive lawyer I have ever worked with and he is incredibly knowledgeable, asking insightful questions that demonstrate a deep understanding of the issues.

    Competition LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • His documents are well drafted advice and he is responsive to requests for support.

    Competition LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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