White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association)’s competition team in Tokyo acts for major Japanese and international corporations in relation to various antitrust and competition law issues, including merger filings. With considerable experience advising on cartel, abuse of position, and price maintenance matters, as well as merger control, Toshio Dokei leads the group. Takako Onoki, a name to note for antitrust investigations and global merger notification proceedings, plays a key role in the team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘This law firm has provided us with appropriate case studies and commentary regarding compliance with antitrust laws in relation to pharmaceutical distribution.'

  • ‘They explain, as appropriate, the points to note and rules to understand in order to avoid violations of the antitrust laws.’

  • ‘White & Case's global integrated network is an important element for local clients like us when choosing law firms to work with on a global transaction.’

Key clients

  • Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturing of America (PhRMA)

Work highlights

  • Regularly provides advice to the  Distribution Committee of PhRMA in Japan on antitrust/competition compliance issues.

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.
Takako Onoki
Takako Onoki
White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association)
Leading partners: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Toshio Dokei
Toshio Dokei
White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association)

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Toshio Dokei

Other key lawyers

Takako Onoki