Hajime Watanabe
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 About Hajime Watanabe
Hajime Watanabe is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2009. Hajime Watanabe is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Antitrust / Competition Law
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Intellectual Property Law
- Patent Law
Current Firm: WATANABE & SHIMIZU
Location: Tokyo, JP
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