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Our antitrust and competition law experts in Tokyo, led by two prominent practitioners in this field (Junya Ae and Akira Inoue), provide a full range of services, including assistance with administrative, civil and criminal proceedings. As part of Baker McKenzie's Global Antitrust & Competition Group, one of the biggest global networks of competition experts comprising over 400 lawyers in 45 jurisdictions around the world, our unique "one-stop shop" provides clients with detailed assistance with domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters under a consistent policy (or separate policies, when necessary) based on strategic objectives agreed upon with each client.

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Competition/Antitrust - Japan

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie's comprehensive antitrust practice has global reach and is especially looked to for its track record on international cartel cases. The firm leverages its network to regularly coordinate with colleagues based across Europe, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region to assist domestic companies with investigations by foreign authorities across the globe. The team is well versed in acting for trading houses and automotive and electrical companies. It also offers merger control advice including during gun-jumping investigations by the JFTC.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie represented NHK Spring in global cartel investigations relating to hard disk drive suspension.

Strengths

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Baker McKenzie has an unparalleled strength in global coverage.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Asia-Pacific

Baker McKenzie navigate the fine line between the client's interests in a transaction and their interests in complying with all applicable laws.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Asia-Pacific

The firm gives clear and practical answers to our questions. Their ability to keep strictly to deadlines was appreciated, as were consultations on competition law compliance.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Akira Inoue
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Akira Inoue
2
Band 2

Akira Inoue regularly represents clients in cross-border antitrust and competition investigations.

Akira Inoue provides practical advice according to the actual situation of our company, and constantly updated information is shared in a timely manner.

His advice is appropriate and he responds quickly.

Akira Inoue possesses profound knowledge and expertise in Japan's competition law.

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Junya Ae
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Junya Ae
3
Band 3

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 detailed and accurate analysis and considered views.

Junya is one of the most reliable antitrust lawyers in Japan who has rich experience of dealing with complicated cross-border cases.

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Akira Inoue
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Akira Inoue
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Junya Ae
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Junya Ae
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Band 3
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