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Nishimura & Asahi Highly Recognized by Who's Who Legal in 2023
Kazumaro Kobayashi’s practice focuses on all aspects of antitrust law, including merger review in various jurisdictions, government investigations, and general antitrust advice.
Kazumaro’s antitrust practice spans various industries, including automotive, energy, telecommunication, medical/healthcare and finance. Kazumaro regularly represents clients in high-profile matters, including merger and acquisitions that require approval in multiple jurisdictions, and global and domestic cartel investigations.
Representative Work
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- 2021
- Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. - Purchase of manufacturing plant and equipment from ENEOS Corporation
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- 2019
- Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. - Acquisition of DuluxGroup Limited
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- 2018
- Idemitsu Kosan: Business integration with Showa Shell Sekiyu
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- 2019
- KDDI Corporation - Subscription for shares in Jibun Bank Corporation and planned commencement of tender offer for shares in kabu.com Securities Co., Ltd.
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- 2022
- Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. - Tender offer by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
Awards & Rankings
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Nishimura & Asahi receives top rankings in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
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Chambers Asia-Pacific 2023: Top rankings for Nishimura & Asahi
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Asian Law Firm of the Year at the Asia Legal Awards 2021
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The Asia Legal Awards 2021
Publications
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Merger control in Japan: overview
Articles
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Japanese Anti - monopoly Act - Annotated Second Edition
Books
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Merger control in Japan: overview
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Global Competition Review: Private Litigation Guide Third Edition - Japan
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Global Competition Review: Private Litigation Guide Second Edition - Japan
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News
Education
- 2014
- Columbia Law School (LL.M.)
- 2004
- The University of Tokyo (LL.B.)
Professional Experience
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Washington D.C.