Hideaki Umetsu
About Hideaki Umetsu
Hideaki Umetsu is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2021. Hideaki Umetsu is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice
- International Business Transactions
- Trade Law
Current Firm: Mori Hamada
Location: Tokyo, JP
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