About

Provided by Mori Hamada

We have one of the largest and most established competition and antitrust practices in Japan. We are regularly involved in the most high-profile and challenging cases in antitrust enforcement in Japan, Asia and beyond. Our track record of successful clearance and favorable outcomes for our clients speaks for itself, and we strive to be the best competition and antitrust practice group in Japan. Consistently top-ranked in the leading legal directories, our Competition and Antitrust Practice Group consists of highly qualified lawyers who have prior experience studying and working abroad, working for the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC), and regularly providing support for government authorities building competition policies such as the JFTC and the Ministry of the Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

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Competition/Antitrust - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

Mori Hamada maintains a highly esteemed practice that is regularly called upon to provide advice on the Japanese aspects of multi-jurisdictional merger control. The firm defends domestic corporations from sanctions and administrative orders issued by the JFTC, as well as from cartel investigations both in Japan and abroad. The team also assists clients with establishing competition law compliance programmes as well as drafting related manuals and providing training to employees. It is bolstered by the expertise of former JFTC officials within the team.

Work Highlights

  • Mori Hamada represented Kyushu Electric Power in its litigation regarding an alleged cartel and more than JPY100 billion surcharges imposed by the JFTC.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kenji Ito
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Kenji Ito
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Kenji Ito is highly regarded by market commentators for his expertise in handling antitrust and competition mandates. He is well versed in advising on merger control, global investigations and compliance programmes.

He is a competition law master.

Mr Ito is impressive, experienced, smart and thoughtful.

Kenji Ito is very intelligent and sharp.

Hideki Utsunomiya
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Hideki Utsunomiya
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Hideki Utsunomiya's established practice covers both the transactional and behavioural aspects of competition issues.

He is an incredible lawyer.

We always receive a high level of service.

Yusuke Takamiya
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Yusuke Takamiya
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Yusuke Takamiya has a growing reputation in the field of antitrust law, advising on large corporate transactions as well as cartel investigations.

He is quick to respond and deal with issues. He explains things clearly so that we can understand them.

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Japan

Competition/Antitrust

Kenji Ito
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Kenji Ito
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Band 1
Hideki Utsunomiya
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Hideki Utsunomiya
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Band 2
Yusuke Takamiya
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Yusuke Takamiya
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Band 3

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