Yusuke Nakano
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Client SatisfactionThe 'extremely dedicated' competition and antitrust team at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune frequently advises on international cartel investigations, merger control transactions, and the antitrust aspects of acquisitions. Shigeyoshi Ezaki leads the team and is well-versed in antimonopoly law. Yusuke Nakano is adept at advising clients on antitrust cases involving multiple jurisdictions. The 'top notch' Vassili Moussis is particularly skilled in handling EU and international competition cases. Hideto Ishida has broad expertise in advising on matters relating to cooperation agreements, and Atsushi Yamada, who is praised by clients for his 'superb knowledge and mastery' of Japanese antitrust law, regularly advises on merger filings and contesting decisions made by competition authorities.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Extremely dedicated team which manages to facilitate cooperation in cross-cultural settings very well.’
- ‘Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (AMT) has one of the best antitrust practices in Japan. With extensive experience, expertise and relevant network with the government regulators, time and again, AMT has proven to be a truly reliable local counsel for Japan.’
‘Vassili Moussis is top notch. He knows the substantive law extremely well, is very easy to communicate with and has exceptional client management skills.’
‘Yusuke Nakano is efficient, responsive and highly commercial.’
‘I have worked for many years with Atsushi Yamada on complex investigations before the JFTC. Fantastic performance, good work products, excellent strategic advice and good contacts with the JFTC.’
‘The Anderson Mori competition team has both breadth and depth. They are able to provide strategic insight into how to communicate with the Japanese competition agency, the JFTC, which is very valuable. They are mindful of the client's needs and their team works incredibly hard to meet the client's deadlines.’
‘I have worked extensively with Etsuko Hara and Kiyoko Yagami - they are very impressive and knowledgeable of the Japanese merger control process. They are practical and insightful; they are willing to accommodate the requests of the client and international counsel to align with the global merger filing strategy.’
‘AMT has a number of excellent antitrust lawyers in Japan. In particular, I strongly prefer to work with Atsushi Yamada. As a former judge, he offers an extra layer of insight and expertise on top of his superb knowledge and mastery of the Japanese antitrust laws. He manages his team exceptionally well with a proper amount of delegation plus his own hands-on involvement where appropriate. He is one of the few and first Japanese antitrust lawyers I recommend to my clients and colleagues, without any hesitation.’
Key clients
- ABIOMED, Inc.
- Hanwha Group
- Suzuken Co., Ltd.
- Bunka Shutter Co., Ltd.
- Tomoku Co., Ltd.
- Apollo Management Japan Limited
- Nissin Sugar Co., Ltd.
- Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
- Qualcomm Incorporated
- Stellantis
Work highlights
- Represented ABIOMED, Inc. before the JFTC in relation to its acquisition by Johnson & Johnson.
- Advised Hanwha Group on a voluntary notification with the Japan Fair Trade Commission in relation to its acquisition of 49.3% common stocks of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, a Korean shipbuilding company.
- Advised Suzuken Co., Ltd. in relation to a criminal and administrative investigation into an alleged cartel involving wholesale business of pharmaceutical products centrally procured by Japan Community Health Care Organization on behalf of many hospitals.
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Vassili Moussis
Anderson Mori & TomotsunePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Shigeyoshi Ezaki