Paul Lee
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023 About Paul Lee
Paul Lee is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ since 2023. Paul Lee is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Location: Tokyo, JP
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Partner at Chuo Sogo Law Office; on loan to the Insurance Business Division of the Supervisory Bureau of Financial Services Agency (FSA) in Japan as a fixed-term governmental official (2005-07); member of the "Working Group on the Provision of Insurance Products and Services” of the Financial System Council, FSA (2012-13); member of the “Safety Nets of Housing Warranty Insurance System” study group of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (June 2017 - M...
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