About Kentaro Hirayama

Kentaro Hirayama is the founding partner of Hirayama Law Offices, where he is widely recognised for his practical approach and expertise in international and domestic antitrust practice. In 2022, Kentaro represented companies in four formal investigations, including Japan’s largest cartel investigation in terms of total administrative fines. Kentaro also serves as an associate professor at one of Japan’s oldest national universities – a role that enables the firm to retain renowned professors for expert opinions on cutting-edge issues in civil antitrust litigation and Japan Fair Trade Commission investigations. With a unique combination of practical experience and academic insight, Kentaro consistently delivers exceptional legal services to clients across various industries.

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