The team at Atsumi & Sakai is supported by a global network of offices specialising in domestic and international merger control and antitrust compliance matters. Team leader Saori Hanada has significant experience in cartel cases, including internal audits, leniency applications, and private enforcement. Setsuko Yufu handles cartel investigations, merger controls, and dominant position issues, while Tatsuo Yamashima is experienced in working with domestic and foreign authorities on cartel investigations. Masayuki Matsuura is recommended for merger cases.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Saori Hanada

Other key lawyers

Setsuko Yufu, Tatsuo Yamashima, Masayuki Matsuura