Competition/Antitrust

Kaoru Hattori is much exalted for her experience and expertise across the full spectrum of advisory and contentious antitrust law matters.

She impressed us not only by her insightful legal opinions, but also by her efficient case management. Along with being highly professional, she is also very easy to communicate with.

Kaoru Hattori is one of the top Japanese antitrust practitioners. She is an absolute model for work ethic, dedication to client service and mastery of her legal craft.

Yoshitoshi Imoto has a stellar reputation in the market, garnering endorsements from clients for his expertise in cross-border merger filings and investigations.

Yoshitoshi Imoto is the partner I trust the most on antitrust matters and can call on for any necessary work.

Even sophisticated documents prepared by Imoto are at once concise and very comprehensive.

Ryohei Tanaka frequently advises on a wide range of competition law-related matters including merger control proceedings.

Ryohei Tanaka is an incredibly practical, goal-oriented attorney.

He is experienced in filing merger notifications with the JFTC and organises the necessary information only after he thoroughly understands each company's business.

Yusuke Kaeriyama draws on expertise gained through his experience working at the investigation bureau of the JFTC. He has an active practice encompassing both merger control work and antitrust investigations.

Yusuke Kaeriyama is particularly strong when advising on transactional work.