Antitrust Litigation (Domestic)

Traditionally, violations of the Anti-Monopoly Act have resulted in petitions for injunctions, provisional dispositions, and claims for damages against the affected companies, particularly in relation to the business activities of mass retailers. As the number of cases of cartels, bid rigging, and abuse of superior bargaining position has increased, the volume of civil litigation related to these cases also is on the rise. We advise and represent our clients in various types of litigation, including as plaintiffs, defendants, or other parties concerned. Together with our litigation and criminal defense groups, we advise on civil matters, and defend against derivative actions and criminal accusations related to Anti-Monopoly Act violations.

Related Publications

The Legal 500 Comparative Guides - Competition Litigation, Japan chapter, Legalease Ltd. (2020)
"Antimonopoly Act Case Bulletin - Judging Whether Denial of Joining a Trade Association Constitutes Limiting the Number of Business Operators (Association of Kanagawa LP Gas v. Japan Fair Trade Commission, Tokyo District Court, March 26, 2020)," JURIST No. 1548, Yuhikaku Publishing Co., Ltd. (August 2020)