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James J Nedumpara

OP Jindal Global University Jindal Global Law School, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New York University, Mahatma Gandhi University, University of Cambridge

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I am Professor and Head of the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT). In this capacity i advise the Government of India on various aspects relating to international trade and investment law.

I have several years of experience in the field of international trade and economic law and has worked with leading law firms, corporate firms and also UNCTAD's India programme before joining academia. I was also part of the Indian delegation that appeared in the recent proceedings on India – Agricultural Products (Avian Influenza dispute) before the WTO Appellate Body. James has also taught as a visiting faculty at FGV Law School, São Paolo, Brazil, ITAM Mexico City, NLSIU Bangalore and the CWS-WTI Joint Summer Academy.

I have also served visiting fellowships in a number of law schools and has published several books and journal articles in the field of trade and investment law. I am also an academic supervisor of TradeLab, a global network of legal clinics and practica spearheaded by Professor Joost Pauwelyn that seeks to establish and empower developing countries, SMEs, universities and civil society to build lasting legal capacity in international trade and investment law.

Employment

  • OP Jindal Global University Jindal Global Law School Professor & Executive Director
  • Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Head & Professor

Education

  • New York University LL.M
  • Mahatma Gandhi University LL.B.
  • University of Cambridge LL.M.
  • National University of Singapore LL.M.

Projects & Funding

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Publications (18)

  • Preventing chemical accidents in India: Is dynamic inventorying the solution?
    Financial Express 2020
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  • U.S.-China: trade war for trade pact
    Gateway House 2020
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  • Developing Countries and Domestic Support Measures in Agriculture: Walking a Tightrope
    Journal of World Trade Volume 54, Issue 1 (2020) 2020
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  • Paying a Price for Carbon: Using Pigouvian Taxes and Carbon Labels in International Trade and Environmental Regulations
    Indian Journal of International Economic Law 2020
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  • The Rise of Import Substitution Subsidies and Local Content Requirements in a Dystopian WTO 2.0 Regime
    A Post-WTO International Legal Order 2020
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  • The Crisis in the WTO Appellate Body: Implications for India and the Multilateral Trading System
    2019
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  • Farm Subsidies: India must keep a vigil
    Hindu Business Line 2019
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  • India in the International Economic Order: Issues and Perspective; Trade Disputes and the Agriculture Policies in the Developing World: Time to Clawback the development Space under the WTO; Trade Disputes and the Agriculture Policies in the Developing Wo…
    Global Trade and Custom Journal Vol 14. Issues 7 & 8 2019
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  • Developing Countries and Export S ubsidies: WTO Panel’s report in DS541
    Regulating for Globalization 2019
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  • Brexit and the UK’s Commitments at the WTO: The Challenges in Effecting a Legal Divorce from the European Union
    Manchester Journal of International Economic Law 2019
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