Kento Hirata
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023 About Kento Hirata
Kento Hirata is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ since 2023. Kento Hirata is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Intellectual Property Law (Non-Patent)
Current Firm: Mori Hamada
Location: Tokyo, JP
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