Kunihiro Sumida

Tokyo, JP

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020

About Kunihiro Sumida

Kunihiro Sumida is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan^™ since 2020. Kunihiro Sumida is recognized in the following practice area:

Tokyo, Japan
- Labor and Employment Law

Current Firm: Tsubame Law Offices

Location: Tokyo, JP

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