Akifumi Suzuki

Tokyo, JP

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026

About Akifumi Suzuki

Akifumi Suzuki is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan^™ since 2026. Akifumi Suzuki is recognized in the following practice area:

Tokyo, Japan
- Capital Markets Law

Current Firm: Mori Hamada

Location: Tokyo, JP

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