Gaku Shikata
About Gaku Shikata
Gaku Shikata is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ since 2024. Gaku Shikata is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Labor and Employment Law
Current Firm: TMI Associates
Location: Tokyo, JP
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