Jones Day‘s Tokyo team draws on its global network and advises domestic and international clients on cross-border as well as domestic antitrust matters, including those relating to acquisition and license agreement-related issues. Practice head Hiromitsu Miyakawa is active in advising on government investigations, mergers and joint ventures, and routinely defends clients against antitrust claims. Chizuru Yoshida assists with the full gamut of antitrust instructions, advising clients in the manufacturing and automotive sectors in particular.
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- 'This antitrust team stands out for its ability to combine deep regulatory knowledge with a highly commercial approach.'
- 'Unlike many competitors who focus heavily on legal theory, the team is known for delivering clear, actionable guidance that helps clients manage risk while achieving business objectives.'
- 'Clients particularly value their ability to anticipate regulatory trends and provide proactive strategies rather than reactive fixes.'
- 'Hiromitsu Miyakawa stands out for his strategic judgment and ability to simplify complex regulatory issues into clear, commercially viable solutions.'
- 'Unlike many competitors who can be overly technical, Hiromitsu Miyakawa has a rare talent for bridging legal analysis with business objectives, which makes them a trusted advisor to us. I particularly value his highly engaged and hands-on approach which ensures his personal involvement.'
Work highlights
Advising a global tire manufacturer in the context of the European Commission's investigation into the tire industry, launched in January 2024, on allegations that tire manufacturers may have violated EU antitrust rules in the market of new replacement tires for passenger cars, vans, trucks and buses sold in Europe.
Advised Swedish professional appliance manufacturing company operating globally on its acquisition of Tosei Corporation for approximately SEK 1.65bn (JPY 23.25bn) on a cash and debt-free basis.
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Practice head
Hiromitsu Miyakawa
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Chizuru Yoshida