Competition/Antitrust
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 3
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Provided by TMI Associates
TMI Associates has many attorneys with substantial experience in competition law, including attorneys who have worked at the Japan Fair Trade Commission. The Firm provides a broad range of transactional and regulatory advice to a diverse client group. TMI’s competition law team advises on complicated merger control matters, provides support to clients which are the subject of large-scale government investigations, and counsels on compliance with competition law. In particular, TMI has significant experience, including where necessary working with TMI’s overseas offices as well as with local counsel, in handling international competition matters that involve multiple jurisdictions, such as obtaining merger clearances in cross-border transactions involving entities operating in multiple countries around the world and coordinating responses to investigations being conducted by multiple governmental authorities.
The Firm’s main areas of competition and antitrust practice are:
- Cartels, Bid Rigging and International Cartels;
- Domestic and International Merger Control;
- Monopolisation, Unfair Trade Practices;
- The Subcontract Act of Japan, and The Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations of Japan;
- Counselling on compliance with competition law; and
- Competition Litigation.
Chambers Review
TMI Associates is often seen defending corporates and individual defendants from investigations into behavioural violations, such as price-fixing and bid-rigging cartels, as well as unilateral conduct and unfair trade practices. The firm is regularly mandated side by side with international law firms during global cases reviewed by regulators at home and abroad. The team also offers compliance advice, as well as assistance with the antitrust aspects of M&A transactions. The firm's clientele includes automotive and industrial manufacturers.
Work Highlights
- TMI Associates advised Japan Industrial Partners on its JPY2 trillion acquisition of Toshiba, securing merger filing clearances in multiple jurisdictions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"As one of the biggest law firms in Japan, the depth and breadth of the TMI team is wonderful.It is always a very good experience to work with them."
"TMI Associates is a large office and can respond to a wide range of consultations. They can also handle a short delivery time."
"They provide precise and timely responses to the issues and questions raised."
"As one of the biggest law firms in Japan, the depth and breadth of the TMI team is wonderful.It is always a very good experience to work with them."
"TMI Associates is a large office and can respond to a wide range of consultations. They can also handle a short delivery time."
"They provide precise and timely responses to the issues and questions raised."
Notable Practitioners
Harumichi Uchida has accrued much respect for the breadth of his many decades' experience in Japanese competition and antitrust.
Kentaro Toda is an experienced competition lawyer whose expertise in merger control matters makes him sought after by both foreign and domestic companies.
"Kentaro Toda provided very strong and dedicated support while obtaining the approval of the relevant authorities."
Koichiro Hanamoto is a skilled competition lawyer with deep experience. As a former chief investigator for the JFTC, he is well positioned to provide legal advice and support for companies dealing with competition authority or regulatory issues.
"Koichiro Hanamoto is an excellent lawyer with great communication skills."
Ranked Lawyers at
TMI Associates
Japan