Tsutomu Kobayashi
About Tsutomu Kobayashi
Tsutomu Kobayashi is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2021. Tsutomu Kobayashi is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Banking and Finance Law
- Project Finance and Development Practice
Current Firm: Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
Location: Tokyo, JP
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