Somuku Iimura
About Somuku Iimura
Somuku Iimura is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2022. Somuku Iimura is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: ITN Partners
Location: Tokyo, JP
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