Masaakira Kitazawa
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 About Masaakira Kitazawa
Masaakira Kitazawa is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2009. Masaakira Kitazawa is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Banking and Finance Law
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Investment and Investment Funds
- Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Education: Harvard University, LL.M., graduated 1981 and The University of Tokyo, LL.B., graduated 1976
Location: Tokyo, JP
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