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Not only is competition law legislation constantly changing but the enforcement practices of competition agencies are often different from the black-letter law of statutes, ordinances or guidelines. It is therefore essential for companies to obtain advice from experts with extensive knowledge as well as practical experience from the latest enforcement cases and who can advise on the enforcement trends of both the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) and international competition enforcement agencies. Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has an extensive track record in matters relating to the Japanese Antimonopoly Act ("Antimonopoly Act") as well as aspects of international competition law, including matters involving foreign regulatory agencies. Our competition team consists of attorneys who have experience working for the JFTC and the European Commission, enabling AMT to provide first-class legal advice on the whole spectrum of competition and antitrust law.

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What the Team is Known For

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune fields a top-tier practice offering expertise in the full gamut of competition issues, including merger control, international cartel investigations and conduct cases. The firm offers plentiful experience representing clients before the JFTC as well as working in conjunction with foreign co-counsel in major international antitrust forums, including the US Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission, the European Commission and China’s Ministry of Commerce.

Work Highlights

  • Anderson Mori & Tomotsune advised Korean Air on antitrust and competition matters related to its proposed acquisition of a 63.9% shareholding in Asiana Airlines.

Strengths

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Their strengths are strong expertise in merger control and seamless cross-border collaboration.

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AMT provides thoughtful and principled guidance in a timely manner.

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They are very user-friendly and commercial.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hideto Ishida
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Hideto Ishida
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Senior Statespeople
Hideto Ishida is a veteran antitrust lawyer renowned for his considerable experience in advising foreign and domestic multinational corporations before the JFTC. He is particularly well known for his work in anti-competitive conduct investigations.
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Yusuke Nakano
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Yusuke Nakano
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Band 1
Yusuke Nakano leads advice to multinational corporations on merger control issues and anti-competitive conduct investigations. In addition, he handles litigation mandates before the Tokyo High Court to seek revocation of JFTC decisions.

His explanation of how the law translates into practice is very clear.

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Atsushi Yamada
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Atsushi Yamada
3
Band 3

Atsushi Yamada centres his practice on competition and antitrust law. He leverages his experience as a Tokyo District Court judge to advise clients on matters such as price fixing and merger filings.

Yamada provided meticulous and accurate advice.

Atsushi has been my go-to counsel for Japanese competition legal issues. His depth of knowledge and ability to provide actionable guidance have been very helpful.

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Vassili Moussis
3
Vassili Moussis
3
Band 3
Vassili Moussis specialises in European and international competition law matters. His inbound and outbound practice encompasses transactional and behavioural advice.

His advocacy is very strong, and he is a super strategic adviser.

He provides to-the-point advice and has an excellent availability.

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Etsuko Hara
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Etsuko Hara
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Band 4
Etsuko Hara advises across various competition matters, with a particular focus on assisting clients with merger filings.

She has exceptional expertise and professionalism.

She has an understanding of the practice of the authority.

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Takeshi Suzuki
5
Takeshi Suzuki
5
Band 5

Takeshi Suzuki is a talented practitioner who is recognised for his work on merger filings. He is knowledgeable about the JFTC and often advises multinational corporations in the technology sector.

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Hideto Ishida
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Hideto Ishida
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Senior Statespeople
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Yusuke Nakano
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Yusuke Nakano
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Band 1
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Atsushi Yamada
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Atsushi Yamada
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Band 3
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Vassili Moussis
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Vassili Moussis
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Band 3
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Etsuko Hara
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Etsuko Hara
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Band 4
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Takeshi Suzuki
5
Takeshi Suzuki
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Band 5
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