White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association) is particularly commended for its experience with the Japan Fair Trade Commission, with ‘truly astounding’ team member Hideo Nakajima leveraging his experience as former secretary general. Toshio Dokei leads the Tokyo-based team, which also includes ‘strong competition lawyer’ Takako Onoki. Dokei frequently advises on cases involving resale price maintenance claims, abuse of superior bargaining power, and cartels, while Onoki is a key name for global merger notifications, antitrust investigations, and related litigation. The practice is experienced at advising domestic and international companies, with clients such as Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team has a deeper understanding of local competition and they are great at stakeholder mapping, with a strong connection to key stakeholders within that area.’
  • ‘Takako Onoki provides concise and effective advice with her knowledge based on her global and local perspective.’
  • ‘The team has special talent to deliver specific knowledge and experiences related to anti-trust issues in the pharmaceutical industry.’
  • ‘Hideo Nakajima has a truly astounding grasp of the field and is thoughtful in his analysis of issues and concepts. His experience and knowledge of the JFTC is a valuable asset.’
  • ‘Takato Onoki is also a strong competition lawyer at the firm.’

Key clients

  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised Mitsubishi Electric Corporation on its acquisition of Motum AB from Accent Equity 2012 L.P.

Lawyers

Leading associates: Bengoshi
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Toshio Dokei

Other key lawyers

Hideo Nakajima, Takako Onoki