Ayumu Iijima
About Ayumu Iijima
Ayumu Iijima is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2017. Ayumu Iijima is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Innoventier
Location: Tokyo, JP
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