Competition/Antitrust
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 3
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Chambers Review
White & Case is regularly mandated by domestic and international clients in cartel and unfair trade investigations and ensuing class actions, as well as Phase I and II merger reviews. The firm leverages its notable US antitrust team to represent Japanese corporations in overseas investigations and also works closely with its offices elsewhere in Asia as well as Europe to obtain clearance for large-cap M&A deals.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturing of America on antitrust and competition compliance for the Japan distribution committee.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The White & Case team have a deep understanding and specialised knowledge of antitrust violation cases in the pharmaceutical industry."
"Their responses were timely and consistent with our company's timeline."
"They always understand both the strategic and operational parts of the industry and make fair and fair judgements, so I think they have an extremely high level of understanding of our industry."
"The White & Case team have a deep understanding and specialised knowledge of antitrust violation cases in the pharmaceutical industry."
"Their responses were timely and consistent with our company's timeline."
"They always understand both the strategic and operational parts of the industry and make fair and fair judgements, so I think they have an extremely high level of understanding of our industry."
Notable Practitioners
Takako Onoki is an active counsel, supporting clients on a wide range of antitrust transactions. She is an emerging name in the field of competition and antitrust, focusing on cross-border mandates.
"Takako Onoki continues to be an excellent partner for us, listening deeply to what is going on in our space and proactively proposing solutions from a legal perspective."
"She provides a high level of expertise in antitrust law and reliable, prompt responses."
Toshio Dokei is an experienced practitioner offering advice in relation to cross-border merger control and behavioural investigations.