Competition/Antitrust - Japan
What the team is known for
Hibiya Sogo Law Office is a top-tier boutique firm specialising in antitrust and competition matters. The firm garners praise for its ability to handle JFTC investigations into cartel and unilateral conduct, as well as follow-on civil litigation as defence counsel to Japanese corporates and individual defendants.
Strengths
"It is one of the most famous boutique law firms specialising in this area."
"The firm provides sophisticated and insightful advice."
"It is a very respected firm that is active in investigations."
Notable practitioners
Tsutomu Nakato is a very experienced practitioner and is widely acknowledged by sources for his expertise in antitrust law. His practice focuses on investigations into anti-competitive conduct, such as cartels, including bid rigging and price fixing, and unilateral behaviour, such as abuse of a superior bargaining position.
Toshiaki Tada is widely known in the market for his experience in the field of competition and antitrust. He represents clients in a variety of merger filings and investigations by domestic and international antitrust authorities.
Koya Uemura is recognised for his expertise in competition and antitrust matters and investigations.
