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Southgate with its ‘unique ability to bridge international gaps’ is a go-to firm for global investors looking for an experienced team to handle M&A and venture capital matters within the technology sector. Co-led by partners Eric Marcks, Takeshi Iitani, and Gaku Yoneyama, the firm regularly represents startups in Japan as well as across the world. Other key members of the team include associates Takahito Fujii and Akira Kawashiro.
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- 'Southgate have a unique ability to bridge international gaps via a strong knowledge of international law. It's more than knowing the law, their unique superpower is how to navigate the gray areas and unwritten "guidelines" in Japanese business and culture.'
- 'They are good at thinking from a business perspective and are professional in providing legal services. Their suggestions provide the legal department with good topics to discuss with the business team better.'
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Key clients
- Aeolus
- Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
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Work highlights
- Represented the Japanese AI/legal tech startup LegalOn Technologies in its JPY 13.7bn Series D fundraising. The firm negotiated the investment documents against each of these investors and led to a successful close of one of the five largest fundraisings in Japan in 2022.
- Represented Twin Engine Inc., the renowned anime product studio, in its multi-billion JPY Series B financing. The firm handled all aspects of the transaction, including drafting and negotiating the financing documents and business alliance agreements between the client and certain investors.
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