Competition/Antitrust
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 3
Email address
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Provided by Freshfields
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https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/capabilities/working-globally/asia-pacific/japan/
Chambers Review
Freshfields is recognised for its strong capabilities on complex global mergers. The firm works closely with its market-leading EU and China antitrust teams to advise on the competition aspects of multi-jurisdictional transactions. The team regularly assists pharmaceutical and retail companies, manufacturers and trading houses. It is also noted for its global compliance programmes and behavioural work in the fields of technology and intellectual property.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields advised Nippon Express in relation to the regulatory aspects of its EUR1.4 billion acquisition of logistics provider Cargo-Partner.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their advice and response regarding country-specific risks was appropriate and timely. Their network allows for international responses and they possess a bench of lawyers with specialised knowledge."
"Their advice and response regarding country-specific risks was appropriate and timely. Their network allows for international responses and they possess a bench of lawyers with specialised knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Kaori Yamada is highly active in the field of international merger control as well as defending corporates from JFTC reviews into anti-competitive conduct.
"She is the most client-friendly lawyer I've ever met. Her prompt and thoughtful advice always helps the company when it faces problems."
"Kaori Yamada provides courteous responses based on in-depth knowledge and experience."