Kaori Yamada

Practice Areas

Kaori Yamada specialises in all areas of competition law as well as investigations and compliance related to “ABC” issues. Her work includes multi-jurisdictional investigation defence, merger reviews, and advice on competitor cooperation and distribution issues, across a broad range of industries, in particular the chemical, telecoms, technology, energy and healthcare sectors. Her deep understanding of working effectively with the government makes her a trusted adviser for Japanese companies on their complex communications with the authorities.

Career

Kaori joined Freshfields in 2006 and has worked in the firm's Tokyo and London offices. Prior to the that, she was with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs for 6 years.

Professional Memberships

Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association.

Languages Spoken

Japanese, English

Education