Japan: Competition law fact sheet
Published in collaboration with Atsumi & Sakai
Publication | 6月 2021
Main features of the law
- Prohibition on cartels, abuse of market power and unfair trade practices
- High fines and criminal sanctions
- Extraterritorial effect
- Wide-ranging investigation powers
Enforcement trends
- Close to US$700 million in administrative fines in the last three years
- Focus on cartels and bid-rigging
- Focus on digital marketplaces, online sales restriction and exclusivities
Japan contacts
- Tatsuo Yamashima, Senior Partner, Atsumi & Sakai
- Setsuko Yufu, Senior Partner, Atsumi & Sakai
Other credited authors
- Lydia Fung, Knowledge Assistant, Hong Kong
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