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James Webber

Global 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition Law

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

James is Established Industries Sector Lead and acts on merger and FDI control, joint ventures, cooperative agreements and antitrust litigation around the world, but especially in the UK and EU.

He also has a significant practice in subsidy control and EU State aid. James is consistently rated as one of Europe’s leading lawyers in this field. Who’s Who Legal 2023 recognized James as a Thought Leader in Competition – State Aid; one of only two such solicitors in the UK.

He was also voted as one of The Lawyer’s “Hot 100” in 2022, the top 100 lawyers in any field selected for excellence within and relevance to the legal profession in the UK.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Competition Law - UK

Band 4

Individual Editorial

James Webber of A&O Shearman has a particular focus on the competition law aspects of commercial transactions, including obtaining clearance for multi-jurisdictional acquisitions and joint venture agreements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James Webber is very capable.
Competition LawChambers Global Guide
James Webber is responsive, insightful, articulate and practical.
Competition LawChambers Global Guide