Akihiro Hironaka
About Akihiro Hironaka
Akihiro Hironaka is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2014. Akihiro Hironaka is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Criminal Defense
- International Arbitration
- Litigation
Current Firm: Nishimura & Asahi
Location: Tokyo, JP
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