Yoshiko Kitsuta
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024 About Yoshiko Kitsuta
Yoshiko Kitsuta is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ since 2024. Yoshiko Kitsuta is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Squire Patton Boggs
Location: Tokyo, JP
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