James Webber
UK Guide 2025
Band 4 : Competition Law
Band 4
About
Provided by James Webber
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
UK
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. He has additional experience in subsidy control matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"James Webber combines strong intellect with excellent attention to detail and a focus on quality."
"I would say he is one of the most practical attorneys we work with. He is very risk-astute, understands the commercial realities and is very sharp on the antitrust rules and framework."
"James Webber is a very strong competition partner who advises on complex matters rapidly, thoroughly and with a practical approach."
"James Webber is good fun to work with and very smart. You just know he has a great practice and is very reliable."
"James Webber is very strong in antitrust and practical in his advice."
"James Webber combines strong intellect with excellent attention to detail and a focus on quality."
"I would say he is one of the most practical attorneys we work with. He is very risk-astute, understands the commercial realities and is very sharp on the antitrust rules and framework."
"James Webber is a very strong competition partner who advises on complex matters rapidly, thoroughly and with a practical approach."
"James Webber is good fun to work with and very smart. You just know he has a great practice and is very reliable."
"James Webber is very strong in antitrust and practical in his advice."
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