Minoru Ota
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 About Minoru Ota
Minoru Ota is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2013. Minoru Ota is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Banking and Finance Law
- Energy Law
Current Firm: Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
Location: Tokyo, JP
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