Keiji Hatano
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014 About Keiji Hatano
Keiji Hatano is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2014. Keiji Hatano is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Capital Markets Law
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Location: Tokyo, JP
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