Taku Umezawa
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 About Taku Umezawa
Taku Umezawa is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2013. Taku Umezawa is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Banking and Finance Law
- Financial Institution Regulatory Law
- FinTech Practice
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
Location: Tokyo, JP
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