Morrison Foerster’s large antitrust team in Tokyo handles a wide range of matters, from merger reviews to investigations into cartels, monopolisation agreements, and unfair trade practices. The team regularly advises both Japanese and foreign clients, including major companies in the tech, auto, transport, pharma, logistics, and consumer products sectors. Practice head Tomohiko Kimura boasts considerable experience in merger control, cartel, and unfair trade practice matters as well as antitrust litigation. Litigator Chie Yakura is strong in antitrust and competition cases, while Takahiro Nonaka advises multinationals on US antitrust law and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues.
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‘Tomohiko Kimura has an excellent understanding of a client's needs and how the JFTC will react and respond to issues.’
‘Chie Yakura and Tomohiko Kimura are our go-to partners in Japan for all antitrust and competition matters. What makes them stand out is their in-depth knowledge of our technologies, their personal connections with key regulators and their high judgement.’
‘The team is easy to work with, has a very good understanding of the JFTC's approach, are willing to consider and work with clients views and requirements, and have an excellent understanding of our business. In short they are a key business partner.’
‘MoFo Tokyo's antitrust and competition team is the best in Japan; we rely on them to support our in-house legal team for all of our highest risk, highest profile cases. One of their key strengths lies in their in-depth knowledge of our technologies and the latest antitrust developments in Japan; the team is able to provide us with cutting-edge advice. The team has also expanded during the last year, allowing them to quickly respond to our enquiries and provide the right level of advice.’
‘The team has good connection with foreign peers and counterparties. Their speed and understanding of our business are satisfactory.’
Key clients
- Renesas Electronics Corp.
- Toshiba Corporation
- Fujitsu
- Santen Pharmaceutical
- SoftBank
- ON Semiconductor
Work highlights
Representing Fujitsu in an action brought against its former subsidiary Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited for alleged breach of contract, interference with contract, indemnity, and unfair competition by Cypress Semiconductor.
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Practice head
Tomohiko Kimura
Other key lawyers
Chie Yakura; Takahiro Nonaka