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Tetsuya Fujimoto Joins Nishimura & Asahi as Advisor
We are pleased to announce that Tetsuya Fujimoto has joined Nishimura & Asahi as an advisor.
Tetsuya began his career after graduating from the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo. He joined the Ministry of Finance in 1987. He gained extensive experience serving in positions including Tax Office Director, at organizations including the Budget Bureau, the Tax Bureau, and the Financial Bureau. From 2009, he worked at the Japan Fair Trade Commission, handling tasks including the investigation of antitrust violation cases.
He subsequently served as Director-General of the Trade Practices Department (2020), Director-General of the Investigation Bureau (2021), Director-General of the Economic Affairs Bureau (2022), followed by becoming Secretary-General (2023–2025).
Building on his extensive experience and expertise, he will provide wide-ranging advice to both our clients and the firm, contributing to the further enhancement and development of our practices.
Please find his profile below.
Joined the Ministry of Finance in 1987 after graduating from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Law. Earned MBA from the National University of Singapore Business School in 1991. At the Ministry of Finance, was involved in tax affairs and the formulation of fiscal and public financial policies at a regional tax office, the Budget Bureau, the Tax Bureau, and the Financial Bureau. Also gained broad administrative experience through assignments to the Criminal Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Justice, the Financial Services Agency, and the Cabinet Office, as well as teaching at Chuo University Law School.
Subsequently, at the Japan Fair Trade Commission, was engaged in revising the Antimonopoly Act, establishing and revising guidelines, conducting market studies, reviewing business combinations, and investigating violations of the Subcontract Act in the Secretariat, the Economic Affairs Bureau, and the Trade Practices Department of that bureau. Also handled investigation duties for antitrust violation cases in the Investigation Bureau and a regional office. Promoted competition policy from both policy formulation and enforcement perspectives, including addressing the new issues in the digital sector. As Secretary-General, made every effort to strengthen enforcement of the Antimonopoly Act and the Subcontract Act while contributing to the enactment of the Mobile Software Competition Act and the revision of the Subcontract Act. Also focused on strengthening the administrative structure and strategic public relations. Retired in 2025 after serving as Secretary-General.