Competition/Antitrust
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : 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.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune provided merger control advice to Seagen in relation to its acquisition by Pfizer, including a voluntary consultation procedure with the JFTC.
Strengths
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"We feel that they are always there to help us with even the most troubling issues."
"Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is the clear leader in Japan. They offer great strategic advice and boast experts in the JFTC. They are great with US clients and understand the market really well."
"When delicate decisions are required, they listen carefully and provide practical advice."
"We feel that they are always there to help us with even the most troubling issues."
"Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is the clear leader in Japan. They offer great strategic advice and boast experts in the JFTC. They are great with US clients and understand the market really well."
"When delicate decisions are required, they listen carefully and provide practical advice."
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 Nakano is probably the leading competition lawyer in Japan. He is always on top of things and on the biggest cases."
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.
"Atsushi Yamada has been our main contact in providing guidance. He is very good at making himself available on short notice and very thoughtful in his assessments."
Vassili Moussis specialises in European and international competition law matters. His inbound and outbound practice encompasses transactional and behavioural advice.
"Vassili is one of our go-to advisers for any issues relating to Japan. His international practice, native English and multinational perspective make him a unique resource for international clients."
Etsuko Hara advises across various competition matters, with a particular focus on assisting clients with merger filings.
"Etsuko Hara has a high level of expertise in the field of antitrust law, including the practice of the JFTC, and always responds in a timely manner."
Takeshi Suzuki is a talented practitioner who is recognised for his work on merger filings. He is knowledgeable about the JFTC and often advises multinational corporations in the technology sector.
"Takeshi Suzuki is one of the most reliable lawyers. He is someone to whom you can entrust your case with peace of mind."
"Both the quality of the advice and the responsiveness are excellent."
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