Kozo Kawai
About Kozo Kawai
Kozo Kawai is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2009. Kozo Kawai is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Antitrust / Competition Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- International Business Transactions
- Telecommunications Law
- Trade Law
Current Firm: Nishimura & Asahi
Location: Tokyo, JP
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