Kaori Sugimoto
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026 About Kaori Sugimoto
Kaori Sugimoto is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2026. Kaori Sugimoto is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Arbitration and Mediation
- International Arbitration
Current Firm: Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
Location: Tokyo, JP
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Partner at Chuo Sogo Law Office; secondment at Supervisory Coordination Division, Supervisory Bureau, Financial Services Agency, Japan as a fixed-term government official (Jan. 2014 to Dec. 2015); registered as Foreign Lawyer in Singapore (Nov. 2012 to Oct. 2013); foreign Lawyer at Rodyk & Davidson LLP, Singapore (Nov. 2012 to Oct. 2013); visiting attorney at Barack Ferrazano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP, Chicago/USA (Aug. 2012 to Sep. 2012).
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