Kei Umebayashi
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024 About Kei Umebayashi
Kei Umebayashi is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2024. Kei Umebayashi is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Criminal Defense
Current Firm: Nishimura & Asahi
Location: Tokyo, JP
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