Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu's antitrust department is lauded by clients for its 'top notch' work and 'unrivalled quality', as well as its 'impressive ability' when assisting its Japanese clients with all manner of competition and antitrust cases. Practice head Yoshitoshi Imoto in particular is described as 'fantastic' when advising on government antitrust investigations, and also brings expertise in high-profile mergers and general compliance matters. Kaoru Hattori, described as a 'leading light', is a name to note for complex cartel cases and issues relating to contractual alliances and transactions, while the 'very strong' Ryohei Tanaka is recommended for his knowledge of merger filing requirements and antitrust issues relating to M&A. Yusuke Kaeriyama and Nobuaki Ito are also key contacts within the team.

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Testimonials

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‘Yoshitoshi Imoto, Ryohei Tanaka and Kaoru Hattori all are very strong individuals. Highly responsive and good judgment.’
‘Driven by excellence, but always practical and considerate of the business context.’
‘NO&T is a market leading practice that distinguishes itself through practical advice focused on the commercial needs of clients.’
‘Kaoru Hattori is a leading light among Japanese antitrust practitioners, with extraordinary strategic sense for complex JFTC matters.’
‘The NO&T Antitrust team is one of the largest and most competent competition law teams of Japan. I like to work with them because of the unrivalled quality of the work product.’
‘Yoshitoshi Imoto is fantastic with investigations, extremely responsive, and connects immediately with US clients.’
‘Top notch antitrust practice in Japan in all relevant areas.’
‘The NO&T team have strong relationships in Japan, and an impressive ability to help their Japanese clients manage the risks of their international operations.’

Key clients

Booking.com
Nitto Denko Corporation
Suzuki Motor Corporation
FUJIFILM Corporation
Takeda Pharmaceutical
Softbank KK
Panasonic Corporation
Isuzu Motors Ltd.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc.
Dentsu Group Inc.
Toshiba Corporation
CVC Asia Pacific Limited
Ricoh Company Ltd.

Work highlights

Advised Toshiba Corporation on the separation of its infrastructure business and device business.
Advised KKR & Co. Inc. on its acquisition of the entire share capital of Mitsubishi Corp. - UBS Realty Inc., with a valuation of JPY 230bn.
Represented Cummins, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Meritor, Inc., with a valuation of $3.7bn.

Lawyers

Leading individuals: Bengoshi

Kaoru Hattori

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Antitrust/Competition Law Advice, Antitrust Litigation/Investigation, Merger Control, Unreasonable Premiums and Misleading Representation Prevention Act and Subcontract Act, International Trade, General Corporate.