Competition/Antitrust
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
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Not only is competition law legislation constantly changing but the enforcement practices of competition agencies are often different from the black-letter law of statutes, ordinances or guidelines. It is therefore essential for companies to obtain advice from experts with extensive knowledge as well as practical experience from the latest enforcement cases and who can advise on the enforcement trends of both the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) and international competition enforcement agencies. Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has an extensive track record in matters relating to the Japanese Antimonopoly Act ("Antimonopoly Act") as well as aspects of international competition law, including matters involving foreign regulatory agencies. Our competition team consists of attorneys who have experience working for the JFTC and the European Commission, enabling AMT to provide first-class legal advice on the whole spectrum of competition and antitrust law.
Chambers Review
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune fields a top-tier practice offering expertise in the full gamut of competition issues, including merger control, international cartel investigations and conduct cases. The firm offers plentiful experience representing clients before the JFTC as well as working in conjunction with foreign co-counsel in major international antitrust forums, including the US Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission, the European Commission and China’s Ministry of Commerce. Recent clients include Apollo Global Management, Tomoku and Hanwha.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune advised Abiomed in relation to JFTC proceedings pertaining to its acquisition by Johnson & Johnson.
Strengths
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"We always receive timely and accurate responses."
"In addition to their knowledge and experience in handling complex legal questions, AMT were also well grounded in commercial and practical business considerations."
"They are extremely service-oriented and committed."
"We always receive timely and accurate responses."
"In addition to their knowledge and experience in handling complex legal questions, AMT were also well grounded in commercial and practical business considerations."
"They are extremely service-oriented and committed."
Notable Practitioners
Hideto Ishida is a veteran antitrust lawyer renowned for his considerable experience in advising foreign and domestic multinational corporations before the JFTC. He is particularly well known for his work in anti-competitive conduct investigations.
Yusuke Nakano leads advice to multinational corporations on merger control issues and anti-competitive conduct investigations. In addition, he handles litigation mandates before the Tokyo High Court to seek revocation of JFTC decisions.
"Yusuke is a top antitrust lawyer in Japan. I have total faith and confidence in his advice."
"Yusuke is extremely responsive and extremely commercial, which is why I like working with him."
Vassili Moussis specialises in European and international competition law matters. His inbound and outbound practice encompasses transactional and behavioural advice.
"He is a highly skilled competition lawyer - really results-oriented, efficient and cost-effective."
Atsushi Yamada centres his practice on competition and antitrust law. He leverages his experience as a Tokyo District Court judge to advise clients on matters such as price-fixing and merger filings.
"He is exceptionally knowledgeable, professional and practical."
Etsuko Hara advises across various competition matters, with a particular focus on assisting clients with merger filings.
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