The team at TMI Associates is well-versed in handling antitrust and competition matters. Harumichi Uchida's primary focus areas are corporate and M&A, competition and dispute resolution. Yohsuke Higuchi advises on global cartel cases and merger control laws, Koichiro Hanamoto provides advice on the Japan Fair Trade Commission, compliance issues and business planning and Yukio Kaiju is experienced representing companies on merger control regulations. Daigo Fujii advises on obtaining rapid JFTC clearances, and Kentaro Toda has worked on cases involving multiple jurisdictions to advise on international cartel matters and merger control regulations. The six co-head the team alongside Akihiro Kudo.
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Testimonials
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‘They are always very practical, thinking practically and giving practical advice.’
‘Yohsuke Higuchi has a lot of experience, including his secondment to the Fair Trade Commission.’
‘Strong leadership, client-oriented services, punctual and focal advice.’
‘TMI has a lot of partners in various countries and it covers the main business area in the world.'
‘Koichiro Hanamoto effectively manages his team members to ensure quick responses for clients. His responses are prompt and provide flexible solutions that align with business needs.’
- 'A very strong team, led by Kentaro Toda. Very strong client base and often involved in headline matters. Very open to cooperation, with clear communication and high responsiveness.’
‘Kentaro Toda is a very smart and hardworking partner and is very pleasant to work with. Great strategic sense for strengthening the TMI competition group. Uses his team very efficiently to ensure timely delivery of work product. Very cooperative when co-counsel to international clients. Highly recommended.'
‘A first-rate competition practice in Tokyo - very user-friendly. ’
Key clients
- DENSO Corporation
- Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
- Japanese Bankers Association
- Korean Airlines Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Provided advice on a life insurance company’s investment accounting for more than 20% of the shares in an asset management company.
Advised a retail company on its business integration with a major competitor.
Advised Korean Airlines Co., Ltd. regarding its merger with Asiana Airlines, Inc. as legal counsel in Japan for a JPY 1.7 billion deal.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Kentaro Toda
Practice head
Harumichi Uchida; Yohsuke Higuchi; Akihiro Kudo; Koichiro Hanamoto; Yukio Kaiju; Daigo Fujii; Kentaro Toda