Ayako Suga
About Ayako Suga
Ayako Suga is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ since 2023. Ayako Suga is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Intellectual Property Law (Non-Patent)
Current Firm: Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise)
Location: Tokyo, JP
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