In comparison with other jurisdictions, competition experts in Japan are a rarity. ?There?s still no more than 20 experts in Japanese competition law,? one lawyer tells GCR. But that figure applies only to Japan?s star competition lawyers - the leading bengoshi in each firm. Younger lawyers are rising through the ranks, viewing competition as a viable career path. International firms are also boosting their antitrust presence in Japan, hiring local specialists and offering the benefits of a global network that most Japanese firms lack