Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto's practice is rated by clients for being the 'gold-standard' for its handling of competition and antitrust cases. With considerable experience in multi-jurisdictional matters, the team is well placed to advise on international investigations, cross-border mergers, and abuse of dominance cases. Kenji Ito and Hideki Utsunomiya jointly lead the practice, specialising in antitrust counselling and antitrust policy issues respectively, with Utsunomiya regularly advising the government. Aruto Kagami is key for cartel investigations, while Yusuke Takamiya is proficient in providing compliance advice surrounding competition and antitrust matters. Of Counsel Saori Takekoshi is a name to note for cases in the IT and digital markets, while Tomoya Fujita is well placed to advise on the antitrust aspects of M&A mandates.
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- ‘The Mori Hamada antitrust team is first rate. Their substantive advice is spot on, responsiveness is exemplary. ’
‘I would single out Hideki Utsunomiya and Kenji Ito.’
‘Excellent competition team. One of the best in Japan with specialist lawyers that can provide us with advice on any competition issue from mergers and acquisitions to behavioural issues. ’
‘Yusuke Takamiya and Aruto Kagami are both excellent with great expertise of competition law and international experience. ’
‘The gold-standard firm for Japanese matters! Mori Hamada & Matsumoto is the firm of choice for US firms or clients looking for top-tier representation from the Japanese bar.’
‘I have worked with several Japanese firms, and I have found the Mori Hamada team to be among the best. They are adept at handling crisis situations and think very strategically.’
‘The team is very responsive and provides practical advice for clients and they have a good relationship with JFTC.'
‘Kenji Ito is excellent and responsive.’
Key clients
- Hitachi, Ltd.
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Kenji Ito, Hideki Utsunomiya