The Story of JJ Powell

JJ Powell was born in 1988 to parents whose backgrounds could hardly have been more different. His father, Jeff Powell, was born in London’s East End during the Blitz and went on to build a remarkable journalism career spanning more than six decades. His mother, Maria Powell, was born in…

From an early age, JJ was known for his energetic personality, curiosity, and flair for the dramatic. He attended Sussex House School in London, where he enjoyed both academic and creative pursuits. At the age of thirteen, he earned a place at Eton College, one of Britain’s most prestigious schools.…

His academic success earned him a place at the University of Oxford, where he studied Modern Languages. Becoming the first member of his family to attend university was a source of immense pride for both JJ and his parents. However, beneath the excitement of university life, the pressure to succeed…

From the age of fourteen, JJ had spent summers interning at law firms and shadowing barristers. Law had always been a natural path. After Oxford, he continued his legal education at the University of Law in Bloomsbury, earning a Commendation in his Graduate Diploma in Law and a Distinction in…

Seeking new opportunities, JJ moved to Mexico City, the city of his birth. There, he revalidated his legal qualifications and joined one of Mexico’s leading law firms specialising in mergers and acquisitions. Within just two years, he was leading major international transactions and managing complex cross-border operations. What initially appeared…

In 2020, JJ founded his own international legal practice, culminating in The Powell Continental Group. Since then, the firm, under his leadership, has grown into a global operation servicing clients and major worldwide corporations across 42 countries. JJ has been a cover story for Fast Company, and featured in other…

After more than a decade abroad, JJ feels the time has come to return home. To be closer to his parents. To reconnect with lifelong friends. And to serve the city that has always held a special place in his heart. London is more than where he grew up. It…