East Asia - Japan

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

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The '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.’

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Key clients

  • ABIOMED, Inc.
  • Hanwha Group

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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.

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