About
Provided by Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
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. AMT 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.
Chambers Review
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune fields a top-tier practice offering expertise on the gamut of competition issues, including merger control, international cartel investigations and conduct cases. The firm offers plentiful experience representing clients before the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) as well as working in conjunction with foreign co-counsel in major international antitrust forums, including the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission, the European Commission and China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM). Its key clients include Suzuken, Wilson Sporting Goods, and Salesforce.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune advised Wilson Sporting Goods regarding JFTC commitment proceedings after the commitment system was introduced in Japan in 2019.
Strengths
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"They are very practical and responsive, understand commercial matters well and work closely with us to find the best solutions."
"Extremely quick and responsive to the issues at hand."
"They are very practical and responsive, understand commercial matters well and work closely with us to find the best solutions."
"Extremely quick and responsive to the issues at hand."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"He is very adept at procedures involving governmental agencies."
Vassili Moussis specialises in European and international competition law matters. His inbound and outbound practice encompasses transactional and behavioural advice.
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 a revocation of the JFTC's decision.
"Thoughtful and timely advice with reasonable fees."
Etsuko Hara enters the rankings this year. She advises across various competition matters, with a particular focus upon assisting clients with merger filings.
Ranked Lawyers at
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
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