Kento Hirata

Tokyo, JP

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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