Praised as an ‘elite firm’, Mori Hamada has experience in handling cross-border merger filings and global investigations. The team is co-led by Kenji Ito, who specialises in antitrust counseling, and Hideki Utsunomiya, who focuses on antitrust policy issues and is frequently sought after by the government. Other key members include Aruto Kagami, who has extensive expertise in international investigations and merger control matters, and Yusuke Takamiya, who has been involved in numerous domestic and international government investigations and litigation. Saori Takekoshi is experienced in the IT and digital sectors, while Tomoya Fujita advises on antitrust risks in M&A transactions.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘The quality of its lawyers is outstanding.’

  • ‘Mori Hamada & Matsumoto (MHM) is known within the antitrust bar as an elite firm. They are my go-to firm for any Japan-specific matters. MHM has a deep bench of antitrust attorneys covering all aspects of antitrust--from merger control to conduct investigations and litigation. ’

  • ‘They are very well versed on antitrust matters and have a deep understanding on the practicalities of antitrust matters across different countries.’

  • ‘Deep bench of seasoned antitrust lawyers who are experienced with international antitrust matters.’

  • ‘Kenji Ito, Hideki Utsunomiya and Yusuke Takamiya are easy to work with, smart, responsive, hard working, and sophisticated.’

  • ‘Mori Hamada's team is excellent. They give timely and practical advice.’

  • ‘kenji Ito is very seasoned lawyer with reasonable guidance for the client based on his experience in the JFTC.’

Clients clés

  • Hitachi, Ltd.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Hideki Utsunomiya

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Tomoya Fujita
Saori Takekoshi

Responsable de la pratique

Kenji Ito; Hideki Utsunomiya

Autres avocats clés

Aruto Kagami; Yusuke Takamiya; Saori Takekoshi; Tomoya Fujita