Competition/Antitrust
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 3
Email address
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+81 3 5501 2111Chambers Review
Atsumi & Sakai is very active in domestic and international cartels, covering dawn raids, leniency applications, and criminal and civil litigation. The firm is frequently instructed by domestic clients in the automotive, manufacturing, shipping and financial services sectors on highly contentious matters. The team also provides compliance training outside of formal investigations, as well as advice on vertical restraint issues under Japanese law. It regularly works in conjunction with international counsel and advises on the Japanese law aspects of multi-jurisdictional mandates. The team is capable of advising domestic corporations on the competition law aspects of their transactional activity.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a deep bench of experienced attorneys, with several experts in the field."
"They are excellent strategists who are very thorough and tactical."
"Clients appreciate the quality of their advice and their sensitivity to business concerns, as well as their speed."
"I'm always impressed by their responsiveness and high-quality service."
"They have a deep bench of experienced attorneys, with several experts in the field."
"They are excellent strategists who are very thorough and tactical."
"Clients appreciate the quality of their advice and their sensitivity to business concerns, as well as their speed."
"I'm always impressed by their responsiveness and high-quality service."
Notable Practitioners
Setsuko Yufu advises on contentious behavioural work, such as cartels and unfair trade practices, as well as advising Japanese companies on compliance matters.
"Setsuko Yufu understands what clients really need and always provides the most efficient solutions for them."
"Yufu Sensei is very responsive and provides insightful advice."
"She provides excellent advice and demonstrates superb team leadership."
Tatsuo Yamashima is known for his expertise in handling cartel cases. He provides a full-service offering, with a focus on behavioural mandates.
"He provides prompt and useful advice."
"Tatsuo Yamashima possessed considerable knowledge of the Antimonopoly Act, and we received timely and accurate advice."