Jessica has been a part of the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) litigation team since 2017 and is currently the Senior Director for Litigation. Jessica will report to the General Counsel and will, together with the General Counsel, be responsible for delivering first-class legal and policy advice across the CMA’s casework.

Jessica Radke said: 


  I’m really excited to take up this new role at a time when the CMA is preparing to take on greater powers.  

  Over the last few years I’ve enjoyed working with some really talented colleagues in the litigation unit and look forward to continuing to work with a brilliant legal team to deliver for UK businesses and consumers.


Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA, said: 


  This exciting new position reflects the increase in workload and responsibilities that the CMA has taken on recently.  

  Jessica brings a wealth of experience and insight to this role and will continue to be a real asset to the CMA’s senior leadership team.


Jessica will take up her new role in early 2024.  

The process to finalise the appointments of the General Counsel and Executive Director for Digital Markets Regulation are ongoing and the CMA expects these appoints to be confirmed in early 2024.

Notes to editors 


  This appointment was managed by a Civil Service Commissioner to ensure a fair, merit-based, and open process, in keeping with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles. 
  The role was advertised publicly with applicants being asked to submit an application form and cover letter detailing their suitability for the role, as measured against a published role profile with a set of required skills and experience. 
  For media queries, please contact the press office via press@cma.gov.uk or on 020 3738 6460.

CMA appoints new Deputy General Counsel to handle increased workload

Jessica Radke, currently the Senior Director for Litigation at the CMA, will take on the role of Deputy General Counsel in early 2024. The appointment reflects the CMA's increased workload and responsibilities, as it prepares to take on greater powers. Radke's appointment is expected to strengthen the CMA's legal team and support its efforts to deliver for UK businesses and consumers. The appointments of the General Counsel and Executive Director for Digital Markets Regulation are still being finalized.

CMA appoints new Deputy General Counsel to handle increased workload

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the appointment of Jessica Radke as the new Deputy General Counsel, who will be responsible for providing legal and policy advice across the CMA's casework.