Competition/Antitrust
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 1
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Antitrust/competition law practice requires in-depth insight and commercial practicability backed by highly specialized knowledge and expertise in communicating with competition authorities. With our unparalleled bench strength of lawyers and advisors who have served as top-level officers of Japan Fair Trade Commission, we have earned an excellent reputation with our clients as well as a trusted professional network of foreign antitrust/competition lawyers.
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https://www.noandt.com/en/practices/antitrust_and_competition/
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Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is a go-to group for domestic and international corporates looking to secure JFTC clearances on cross-border M&A transactions, including Phase I and II reviews. The firm also possesses noteworthy expertise in cartel investigations, and assists companies with investigations into unfair trade practices. The team regularly works in conjunction with international co-counsel to provide Japanese law advice on multi-jurisdictional mandates. Key clients include Toshiba, Panasonic and Ricoh.
Work Highlights
- Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu advised KKR on its acquisition of Mitsubishi Corp.-UBS Realty.
Strengths
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"They have a strong ability to handle complex legal matters, are good at clarifying complex legal relationships and give high-quality answers in a short period of time."
"The team has a strong commercial sense and always has a thorough understanding of the relevant industry concerned in the matter."
"NO&T has an excellent cohort of competition lawyers at all levels, who display great command of their clients' businesses and the law."
"The team always responds swiftly."
"They provide extremely sophisticated and very practical and actionable advice."
"They have a strong ability to handle complex legal matters, are good at clarifying complex legal relationships and give high-quality answers in a short period of time."
"The team has a strong commercial sense and always has a thorough understanding of the relevant industry concerned in the matter."
"NO&T has an excellent cohort of competition lawyers at all levels, who display great command of their clients' businesses and the law."
"The team always responds swiftly."
"They provide extremely sophisticated and very practical and actionable advice."
Notable Practitioners
Kaoru Hattori is much exalted for her experience and expertise across the full spectrum of advisory and contentious antitrust law matters.
"Kaoru Hattori impresses us not only with her insightful legal opinions, but also with her efficient case management."
"Kaoru Hattori knows her client's business like she was brought up in the business."
"She leads the team, is extremely commercially sensitive, and is one of the hardest-working and best-prepared lawyers I have ever worked with."
Yoshitoshi Imoto has a stellar reputation in the market, garnering endorsements from clients for his expertise in cross-border merger filings and investigations.
"Yoshitoshi has extensive experience in handling all kinds of antitrust matters."
"He was very available and gave good, commercially-minded advice."
"He is one of the very best and is knowledgeable and focused."
Ryohei Tanaka frequently advises on a wide range of competition law-related matters including merger control proceedings.
"Ryohei is a rising star in the team, with excellent communication skills and knowledge."
"He brings a deep knowledge of multi-jurisdictional merger control matters to bear on his projects."
"He produces impressive work in coordinating different parties in cross-border issues."
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.
"He has a very impressive level of legal and commercial depth."
"He is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with and is fun to work with too."
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