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Competition/Antitrust - Japan

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Atsumi & Sakai is very active in domestic and international cartels, covering dawn raids, leniency applications, and criminal and civil litigation. The firm is frequently instructed by domestic clients in the automotive, manufacturing, shipping and financial services sectors on highly contentious matters. The team also provides compliance training outside of formal investigations, as well as advice on vertical restraint issues under Japanese law. It regularly works in conjunction with international counsel and advises on the Japanese law aspects of multi-jurisdictional mandates. The team is capable of advising domestic corporations on the competition law aspects of their transactional activity.

Strengths

They have a remarkable level of commercial awareness, are familiar with the clients' business concerns and models and able to think commercially while resolving legal issues.

The firm has many experienced partners who can not only provide concise advice but also advice in English.

They have the ability to respond quickly from a comprehensive and multiple perspectives.

Notable practitioners

Setsuko Yufu advises on contentious behavioural work, such as cartels and unfair trade practices, as well as advising Japanese companies on compliance matters.
 

Setsuko is the senior stateswoman of competition law and is a strong voice in the room.

 

She provides client-oriented advice and warnings regarding the latest updates on regulations.

Junya Ae regularly advises clients on mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures as well as global cartel investigations. His clients include leading trading conglomerates and large manufacturing businesses in Japan.
 

We always receive prompt and high quality service.

 

I really appreciate his user-friendly approach and advice.

Tatsuo Yamashima is known for his expertise in handling cartel cases. He provides a full-service offering, with a focus on behavioural mandates.
 

We received very valuable advice from Yamashima Sensei, which is generally sensible and practical in guiding us through the ever-changing regulatory landscape in Japan.

 

Tatsuo is a very experienced antitrust lawyer in Japan. He is definitely the go-to person for complex antitrust matters in Japan.

 

With an overwhelming backbone, there is a sense of trust that he provides all kinds of services, especially in overseas matters.

Saori Hanada is the head of Atsumi & Sakai's competition team and possesses rich experience working in cartel cases and on merger control matters.

 

She has in-depth knowledge in the field of competition law and smoothly collaborates with other firms on cross-border matters.

 

Saori goes above and beyond for her clients. She is the perfect mix of commercially savvy and acutely aware of client requirements.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Setsuko Yufu
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Junya Ae
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Tatsuo Yamashima
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Saori Hanada
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