Minoru Kobayashi
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 About Minoru Kobayashi
Minoru Kobayashi is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2009. Minoru Kobayashi is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Capital Markets Law
- Investment and Investment Funds
- Real Estate Law
- Structured Finance Law
Current Firm: Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Location: Tokyo, JP
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