Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, Competition/Antitrust | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

About

Provided by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto

Our competition/antitrust practice is widely recognized both locally and internationally and has received the highest recognition in Japan. We have a track record of successfully representing both domestic and international clients in all aspects of competition/antitrust matter including the most high-profile, challenging global transactions, international cartels which require multiple leniency/amnesty applications in many jurisdictions and anticompetitive conducts. In recent years, competition law enforcement is increasingly dynamic and involving cross-border coordination and sophisticated investigative approach. In addition, new issues are constantly debated globally against the backdrop of technological innovations. Our group consists of highly qualified lawyers some of who have prior experience working for the Japan Fair Trade Commission and advising the Commission on various competition policies, and have strong relationships with many of the leading law firms in major jurisdictions which enable us to provide the best legal service to the clients based on the latest trends both in Japan and abroad.

・Merger Control Practice

・Government Investigation Defense

・Antitrust Litigation

・Counseling on competition law and consumer protection law

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Japan

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto maintains a highly esteemed practice that is regularly called upon to provide advice on the Japanese aspects of multi-jurisdictional merger control. The firm defends domestic corporations from sanctions and administrative orders issued by the JFTC, as well as from cartel investigations both in Japan and abroad. The team also assists clients with establishing competition law compliance programmes as well as drafting related manuals and providing training to employees. It is bolstered by the expertise of former JFTC officials within the team.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto represented Kyushu Electric Power in an appeal to the Tokyo District Court against the JFTC's finding of illegal cartel activity and subsequently imposed surcharges.

Strengths

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Given their breadth and depth, there really isn't any complex competition matter that they cannot handle efficiently and effectively.