southgate
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southgate is particularly well-regarded for its M&A and venture capital work, with a client base spanning the technology, IT, industrial, automotive, and fashion industries. The team is co-led by Takeshi Iitani, who brings extensive experience advising on M&A, startup investments, and other transactional matters for leading international firms, and Reid Monroe-Sheridan, who advises both public and private Japanese and U.S. companies on cross-border M&A, venture financings, and commercial transactions. Eric Marcks is a key contact for venture capital and tech-focused deals, while Akira Kawashiro stands out for his expertise in securities law, shaped by his experience on secondment at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and his work on merger filings. He also has a niche track record assisting Japanese clients operating in Germany.
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Testimonials
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‘Team members' knowledge and problem-solving skills are excellent, and quick to respond.'
‘Eric Marcks is an excellent lawyer. Trustworthy. Provides clear, sensible advice. Broad thinking.’
Key clients
- Keyence Corporation
- Ain Holdings Inc.
Work highlights
Represented the listed Japanese medical equipment manufacturer Nihon Kohden in its two-stage acquisition of Ad-Tech, an electrode devices manufacturer in Wisconsin, US, from the French private equity fund Archimed Capital, for approximately JPY16 billion.