Awards and Recognitions

“The ‘small but mighty’ team at southgate is known for ’delivering exceptional work’ in its M&A and venture capital practice, approaching cross-border and other transactions with the perspective of an international firm.”
(Legal 500 Asia Pacific – 2025)

“southgate . . . have the passion and commitment to ensure that their client has a fair and successful outcome.”
(Chambers Asia-Pacific – 2025)

“The team is excellent. . . . They guided us with confidence, looked out for our best interests and helped us navigate tricky, tense negotiations.”
(Chambers Asia-Pacific – 2024)

southgate’s “unique superpower is how to navigate the gray areas and unwritten ‘guidelines’ in Japanese business and culture.”
(Legal 500 Asia Pacific – 2024)

“Lawyers were responsive at all hours and had a global knowledge of deal terms and custom. They were a pleasure to work with.”
(Legal 500 Asia Pacific – 2023)

“[E]xcellent, top-quality advice with a quick turnaround . . . . They really care about their clients and go the extra mile.”
(Chambers Asia-Pacific – 2021)

“Very experienced, closely knit team, very hands-on.”
(Legal 500 Asia Pacific – 2022)

“[A]n excellent firm. . . . It combines the expertise and experience of a large international firm with the hands-on approach of a boutique.”
(Chambers Asia-Pacific – 2021)

“southgate provides ‘outstanding service . . . excellent bilingual capabilities [and] fantastic value for money’.”
(Chambers Asia-Pacific – 2020)

“southgate is a first-rate law firm”
(The Legal 500 Asia Pacific – 2019)

“The boutique is ‘genuinely excellent’ at cross-border M&A.”
(The Legal 500 Asia Pacific – 2018)