Rio Kamei

Tokyo, JP

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024

About Rio Kamei

Rio Kamei is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan^™ since 2024. Rio Kamei is recognized in the following practice area:

Tokyo, Japan
- International Business Transactions

Current Firm: Mayer Brown

Location: Tokyo, JP

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