Founded in 1997 with offices in Taipei, Hsinchu and Taichung, full-service law firm Formosan Brothers often advises clients in the areas of banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, regulatory and investment funds. Managing partners Li-Pu Lee, Yvonne Lin, Jessie Lee and Chiu-Hua Chen are key figures.
Work highlights
Advised a leading financial institution based in Taiwan on navigating the complexities of mortgage arrangements with a borrower in need.
Advised a major financial institution based in Taiwan with a branch in Sri Lanka on its pursuit of recovering a debt that was inadvertently diverted to a fraudulent group operating locally.
Top-tier firm Lee and Li is ranked ‘Outstanding’ across different practice areas. Partner Robin Chang heads the firm’s banking practice group. His practice focuses on antitrust law, banking, capital markets, financial consumer protection law, M&A, and project financing. IP partner Dennis Huang specialises in IP litigation, licensing, IP transaction and antitrust matters.
Work highlights
Acted as the lead counsel to Far Eastern International Bank in respect of the laws of Taiwan and coordinated with offshore counsel. This equity financing transaction was legally innovative in light of its tight timeline and complex financing terms and structure, which involved cross-border collateral arrangements and financing conditions.
Acted as the Taiwan counsel to the syndicated finance parties, advising on various issues in relation to the financing structure and coordinating with the foreign counsels regarding the creation of security interest, as well as issuing legal opinions and assisting in conditions precedent and conditions subsequent works.
Ranked ‘Outstanding’ in banking and finance, Russin & Vecchi has an extensive domestic and international practice in Taipei. Areas of specialised expertise include banking and finance, corporate transactions, competition law, intellectual property and litigation. The firm regularly assists in the structuring and implementation of business and financing transactions, including public offerings.
Work highlights
Advised a syndicate of Taiwan banks on financing of offshore semiconductor manufacturer’s business expansion in Taiwan.
Acted as Taiwan counsel to a Cayman company listed in Taiwan for a syndicated loan.
Full-service Tsar & Tsai Law Firm is ranked ‘Outstanding’ in capital markets, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution. The firm’s well-established capital markets team is famous for its extensive experience in large-scale IPO and securities offering matters. Its dispute resolution team often represents clients in hearings before government agencies and the ROC Administrative Court and has participated in both international and domestic commercial arbitrations under the ROC Arbitration Law. Partners Jackie Lin, Janice Lin, James Cheng, CY Huang and Joyce Ho are key figures.
Client feedback
“They made good use of favourable a sentence in each case, combining them to achieve the great result.” – Tax
Edgar Chen
“He was a judge before, and he knows forensic psychology well and can help the client to work together better to achieve a common goal.”
Work highlights
Advising the financial institutions in post-project financing on the U$2 billion project financing of Macquarie Capital, Swancor and JERA’s 376MW Formosa 2 offshore wind project.
Assisting the lenders and hedging banks, including Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, BNP Paribas, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and E.Sun Commercial Bank, in closing the project financing and refinancing in the 188MW of solar portfolio in Taiwan.
Assisted the syndicated lenders in a financing project for a going private transaction launched by Baring PE Fund and the major shareholders for Ginko International, a company listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
Key clients
Allianz, BNP Paribas, Green Investment Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.
Founded in 1997 with offices in Taipei, Hsinchu and Taichung, full-service law firm Formosan Brothers often advises clients in the areas of banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, regulatory and investment funds. Managing partners Li-Pu Lee, Yvonne Lin, Jessie Lee and Chiu-Hua Chen are key figures.
Work highlights
Advised a top-tier semiconductor equipment manufacturer with worldwide operations on facilitating the complex global acquisition of assets and shares.
Advised a renowned professional engineering consulting firm in Taiwan on a complex merger and acquisition process.
Top-tier firm Lee and Li is ranked ‘Outstanding’ across different practice areas. Partner Robin Chang heads the firm’s banking practice group. His practice focuses on antitrust law, banking, capital markets, financial consumer protection law, M&A, and project financing. IP partner Dennis Huang specialises in IP litigation, licensing, IP transaction and antitrust matters.
Work highlights
Advised Hon Hai Precision Industry on issuing $700 million zero-coupon convertible bonds due in 2029.
Advised Nanshan Life on issuing $700 million at 5.45% in tier 2 subordinated dated capital bonds due 2034 irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteed by Nan Shan Life Insurance.
Lin & Partners is ranked ‘Highly recommended’ across various practice areas. The firm's practice includes banking and finance, M&A, dispute resolution, employment and intellectual property. Managing partner George Lin specialises in banking, M&A, securities and gaming law matters.
Work highlights
Advised UBS on supporting the offering of a new financial product (a foreign securitised product) to the Taiwan public at large (e.g., retail investors). This case is significant because this is the first attempt to offer such a product in Taiwan.
Advised Foxtron Vehicle Technologies on its $235 million IPO process. This case is significant because Foxtron is one of the leading electric vehicle companies in Taiwan and Asia, and its successful IPO was a market-leading example in this field.
Key clients
Chang Hwa Bank, Credit Suisse, Yuanta Securities
Full-service Tsar & Tsai Law Firm is ranked ‘Outstanding’ in capital markets, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution. The firm’s well-established capital markets team is famous for its extensive experience in large-scale IPO and securities offering matters. Its dispute resolution team often represents clients in hearings before government agencies and the ROC Administrative Court and has participated in both international and domestic commercial arbitrations under the ROC Arbitration Law. Partners Jackie Lin, Janice Lin, James Cheng, CY Huang and Joyce Ho are key figures.
Client feedback
“They made good use of favourable a sentence in each case, combining them to achieve the great result.” – Tax
Edgar Chen
“He was a judge before, and he knows forensic psychology well and can help the client to work together better to achieve a common goal.”
Work highlights
Advised GOGOX Holdings, a logistics startup operating GOGOX and Fast Dog Taxi brands, on Taiwan-related matters for its IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Advised Onewo Space-Tech Service on its spin-off listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Advised a Hong Kong listing company, Lai Sun Development Company on its rights issue to raise the fund up to $101.5 million.
Key clients
Algotek, Jadard Technology, Taiwania Capital Management Corporation.
Full-service Tsar & Tsai Law Firm is ranked ‘Outstanding’ in capital markets, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution. The firm’s well-established capital markets team is famous for its extensive experience in large-scale IPO and securities offering matters. Its dispute resolution team often represents clients in hearings before government agencies and the ROC Administrative Court and has participated in both international and domestic commercial arbitrations under the ROC Arbitration Law. Partners Jackie Lin, Janice Lin, James Cheng, CY Huang and Joyce Ho are key figures.
Client feedback
“They made good use of favourable a sentence in each case, combining them to achieve the great result.” – Tax
Edgar Chen
“He was a judge before, and he knows forensic psychology well and can help the client to work together better to achieve a common goal.”
Work highlights
Advised IHS Markit on its acquisition by S&P Global.
Assisted Itochu, POSCO and CSC to obtain merger clearance in Taiwan for their joint operation of a brownfield.
Representing TTY Biopharm Company, a well-known local pharmaceutical company, to appeal the Taiwan Free Trade Commission’s cartel decision to Taipei High Administrative Court.
Founded in 1997 with offices in Taipei, Hsinchu and Taichung, full-service law firm Formosan Brothers often advises clients in the areas of banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, regulatory and investment funds. Managing partners Li-Pu Lee, Yvonne Lin, Jessie Lee and Chiu-Hua Chen are key figures.
Work highlights
Advised a renowned construction company in Taiwan on a financial transaction for a flagship project. The subject of the transaction was a commercial office building located in a well-known land consolidation area in Taiwan, with complex arrangements.
Advised a prominent real-estate integration, development, and marketing company in Taiwan on collaboration with numbers of stakeholders of the target development project. In this case, the formulation of the urban renewal plan involves considering the implementation methods, the allocation of land and buildings, and ensuring compliance with the primary and detailed plans of the local urban development.
Chen & Lin provides clients with a full range of business law services, including corporate, securities, finance, intellectual property, and all types of business litigation. Partner Jennifer Wang leads the firm’s capital markets and M&A team. Her specialised legal areas include antitrust, corporate and M&A, e-commerce, investments and securities. Partner Ying-Yi Lee specialises in corporate and securities-related laws.
Work highlights
Advised ASMedia Technology on acquiring Techpoint, a Delaware company with its Japanese Depositary Receipt listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), at approximately $390 million.
Advised IC Plus on raising capital by way of private placement to invite investment from a strategic investor, Airoha Technology.
Key clients
Silicon Integrated Systems, TSH Biopharm Corporation, Xxentria Technology Materials
Established in May 2010, Dentons Taiwan comprises more than 50 lawyers and legal consultants who are licensed to practice in Taiwan, China and the US. The firm provides seamless legal services on a wide spectrum of practice areas including corporate and M&A, capital markets, private equity, and cross-border investment. Key figures include senior partners James Hsiao and Chengkai Wang.
Work highlights
Advised PC Home in its private placement of new shares amounting to approximately $75 million.
Advised Cushman & Wakefield, a leader in global commercial real-estate services, on corporate restructuring and establishment of new entities in Taiwan.
Key clients
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Founded in 1997 with offices in Taipei, Hsinchu and Taichung, full-service law firm Formosan Brothers often advises clients in the areas of banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, regulatory and investment funds. Managing partners Li-Pu Lee, Yvonne Lin, Jessie Lee and Chiu-Hua Chen are key figures.
Work highlights
Advised a significant Taiwanese construction inspection firm on executing detailed due diligence and conducted a comprehensive review of the SPA concerning the potential acquisition.
Represented a diversified optical disc manufacturing and energy-focused company in its acquisition of another business.
Top-tier firm Lee and Li is ranked ‘Outstanding’ across different practice areas. Partner Robin Chang heads the firm’s banking practice group. His practice focuses on antitrust law, banking, capital markets, financial consumer protection law, M&A, and project financing. IP partner Dennis Huang specialises in IP litigation, licensing, IP transaction and antitrust matters.
Work highlights
Advised Ørsted on divesting 50% of the 582MW Greater Changhua NW Offshore Wind Farm to local life insurer Cathay Life by selling 50% of the share equity in Greater Changhua NW Holdings to Cathay Wind Power, a holding company of Cathay Life (as a 99% shareholder) and its affiliate (Cathay Power, as a 1% shareholder).
Advised Yahoo! Taiwan Holdings on the sale of $25 million convertible bond to Uni-President Enterprises Corp's subsidiary Cayman President Holdings.
Full-service firm Lexcel Partners specialises in banking and finance, dispute resolution, labour and employment, M&A, real estate, regulatory compliance, intellectual property and tax. A key partner to note for corporate and M&A is managing partner Mike Lu.
Client feedback
"The law firm is versed in WM-related laws/regulations and has a strong relationship with FSC and other market players. They know the market very well and provide useful advice and support in our new business initiatives." – Banking and finance
"The firm has extensive experience accumulated through years of practice and maintains strong relationships with regulatory authorities. This allows them to offer advice that balances legal theory with practical application. We appreciate Mike Lu's provision of valuable market insights and timely updates on regulatory developments that are often not available from other firms." – Construction
"Lexcel Partners has deep expertise in investment funds work and can navigate a broad range of fund structuring and regulatory issues. Jeffrey Liu is also experienced in understanding complex European regulatory issues and is able to produce helpful analysis for the Taiwan perspective, which is helpful for us as an American corporation which has funds domiciled in Ireland and offered for sale in Taiwan." – Investment funds
"They provide efficient service and help us secure the approval in a tight timeline." – Investment funds
"Lexcel Partners has been in the industry for decades with a solid regulatory background and history. They can get to the point immediately and provide insights or solutions, taking into account not only legal analysis, but also business considerations and regulatory risks." – Investment funds
"The law firm knows the fund products (ETFs, for example) very well and has a strong relationship with FSC and other market players. They are instrumental for a financial institution who would like to expand their fund offerings to apply for additional licences/approvals. They are experienced in preparing documentation and are familiar with every step of regulatory filing." – Investment funds
"My experience with Lexcel Partners has been very positive and I appreciate their professional and timely response and helpful local market insight." – Investment funds
"Lexcel Partners helped maximize the benefits and minimize the risk and loss." – Regulatory
"Lexcel Partners knows every detail of the regulatory background and history." – Regulatory
"Very helpful, supportive and quick turnaround." – Regulatory
Jeffrey Liu
"Jeffrey Liu has been in the industry for decades and knows every detail of the regulatory background and history. Whenever we discuss issues with him, he can get to the point immediately and provide insights or solutions, considering not only legal analysis but also business considerations and regulatory risks. Also, he always provides opinions on time, works efficiently, and is good at communicating with the authorities. He is an expert in the relevant area that we highly recommend."
"He is the best-in-class lawyer in his generation with respect to asset management/fund products/capital markets. Very solid expertise and extensive market intelligence."
"He always provides opinions on time, works efficiently, and is good at communicating with the authorities."
"Jeffrey is responsive, efficient and always able to go the extra mile to meet the client’s needs. The breadth and depth of his experience in the investment funds sector is very impressive."
Kang-Shen Liu
"He always gives feedback quickly and tries to provide some viewpoints for further development."
Stacy Lo
"Stacy always gives a comprehensive review, practicable solutions and a fair charge of legal fees."
"She has a solid background knowledge of how a foreign bank runs business in Taiwan; that in turn makes her legal advice perfectly pertinent to what we need commercially. She has an adequate risk-control mindset that makes her not only provide us with legal advice but also highlight risks beyond legal aspects."
Mike Lu
"He is responsive and able to respond to us in a short time as we requested."
"Mike Lu stands out for his deep understanding of corporate and financial regulations and his ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice. His responsiveness and attention to client needs have consistently impressed us."
"Timely response and good understanding of the client's needs."
Work highlights
Advised Delivery Hero on legal requirements and contractual terms for the acquisition of shares of Taiwan companies.
Ranked ‘Outstanding’ in banking and finance, Russin & Vecchi has an extensive domestic and international practice in Taipei. Areas of specialised expertise include banking and finance, corporate transactions, competition law, intellectual property and litigation. The firm regularly assists in the structuring and implementation of business and financing transactions, including public offerings.
Work highlights
Advised Future Electronics on sale of 100% shares to WT Microelectronics.
Advised a Japanese bank on a project financing of investment in an offshore wind farm project in
Tayhuan Partners is a well-established law firm known for its strong reputation in providing high-quality legal services across various practice areas, such as corporate law, dispute resolution, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. Yu-Chi (Eric) Chen, Yueh-Shun (Vic) Yang and Che-Wei (Michael) Hsu are key partners in the law firm.
Work highlights
Advised Volkswagen Group Taiwan on the unfair competition investigation brought by the Fair Trade Commission, the competent antitrust authority of Taiwan.
Represented Scania Taiwan in defending a consumer litigation in relation to product defects in Taiwan. This is the first consumer litigation case in Taiwan in relation to the standard of Euro 6 compliance and how it affects the standard of deciding product defect.
Key clients
Alpha Restaurant Group, Elgato iDisplay, PChome Online
Full-service Tsar & Tsai Law Firm is ranked ‘Outstanding’ in capital markets, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution. The firm’s well-established capital markets team is famous for its extensive experience in large-scale IPO and securities offering matters. Its dispute resolution team often represents clients in hearings before government agencies and the ROC Administrative Court and has participated in both international and domestic commercial arbitrations under the ROC Arbitration Law. Partners Jackie Lin, Janice Lin, James Cheng, CY Huang and Joyce Ho are key figures.
Client feedback
“They made good use of favourable a sentence in each case, combining them to achieve the great result.” – Tax
Edgar Chen
“He was a judge before, and he knows forensic psychology well and can help the client to work together better to achieve a common goal.”
Work highlights
Served as the Taiwan legal counsel of Nippon Steel Corporation for its acquisition of shares of Nippon Steel Trading Corporation.
Assisted Archroma in setting up a Taiwan branch to facilitate the purchase of the business and assets from the Huntsman entity of Taiwan.
Key clients
ASM International, Citibank Taiwan, Hoya Corporation, Itochu Corporation, Yorkey Optical International.
Brain Trust International Law Firm’s practice covers cross-border and domestic disputes, including corporate disputes, international trade and arbitration, intellectual property, and criminal defence. Managing partner Hung Ou Yang specialises in transnational legal disputes, corporate law, white-collar crime, business transaction, antitrust and arbitration. Senior attorney Tzu-Peng Chen left the firm in May 2023.
Client feedback
“They provide prompt replies and professional advisory. They are very patient and precise.” – Dispute resolution
“The firm is always available and perfectly knowable. They have super-fair rates and independent advice. They do not try to generate new cases. Their cross-cultural task handling is very strong.” – Dispute resolution
“With more than 35 years of professional experience and dealings with international law companies, it was essential for me, with my establishment in Taiwan, to get a law company that understands the complexities of foreign investor establishment. Brain Trust International has proven to be reliable, professional, and service-minded.” – Labour and employment
Hung Ou Yang
“He provides top professional advisory and strategy planning for our case. He also leads his team for our court case proceedings and defence.”
“He is always available and able to offer a solution. He is very down-to-earth and extremely knowledgeable on a global level.”
Ting-Yu Wu
“She has professional attributes and prompt and specific replies. She is service-minded and could provide trust and reliability.”
Work highlights
Assisted Galaxy Microsystems in a sales dispute case against Xander International, a listed company in Taiwan.
Advised Shanghai Fortrend Technology on compliance and asset disposition during its IPO process.
Key clients
Action Machinery Industries, BioLASCO Taiwan, D-Simlab Technologies, OCI, S&C Biomass Technology
Founded in 1997 with offices in Taipei, Hsinchu and Taichung, full-service law firm Formosan Brothers often advises clients in the areas of banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, regulatory and investment funds. Managing partners Li-Pu Lee, Yvonne Lin, Jessie Lee and Chiu-Hua Chen are key figures.
Work highlights
Represented a commercial director at a leading Taiwanese company in a complex labour dispute over unlawful termination. This resolution ensured fair compensation, avoided prolonged litigation, and allowed the client to transition smoothly to a new role.
Represented a leading construction company in a dispute concerning the management of public facilities in a completed property.
Full-service firm Lexcel Partners specialises in banking and finance, dispute resolution, labour and employment, M&A, real estate, regulatory compliance, intellectual property and tax. A key partner to note for corporate and M&A is managing partner Mike Lu.
Client feedback
"The law firm is versed in WM-related laws/regulations and has a strong relationship with FSC and other market players. They know the market very well and provide useful advice and support in our new business initiatives." – Banking and finance
"The firm has extensive experience accumulated through years of practice and maintains strong relationships with regulatory authorities. This allows them to offer advice that balances legal theory with practical application. We appreciate Mike Lu's provision of valuable market insights and timely updates on regulatory developments that are often not available from other firms." – Construction
"Lexcel Partners has deep expertise in investment funds work and can navigate a broad range of fund structuring and regulatory issues. Jeffrey Liu is also experienced in understanding complex European regulatory issues and is able to produce helpful analysis for the Taiwan perspective, which is helpful for us as an American corporation which has funds domiciled in Ireland and offered for sale in Taiwan." – Investment funds
"They provide efficient service and help us secure the approval in a tight timeline." – Investment funds
"Lexcel Partners has been in the industry for decades with a solid regulatory background and history. They can get to the point immediately and provide insights or solutions, taking into account not only legal analysis, but also business considerations and regulatory risks." – Investment funds
"The law firm knows the fund products (ETFs, for example) very well and has a strong relationship with FSC and other market players. They are instrumental for a financial institution who would like to expand their fund offerings to apply for additional licences/approvals. They are experienced in preparing documentation and are familiar with every step of regulatory filing." – Investment funds
"My experience with Lexcel Partners has been very positive and I appreciate their professional and timely response and helpful local market insight." – Investment funds
"Lexcel Partners helped maximize the benefits and minimize the risk and loss." – Regulatory
"Lexcel Partners knows every detail of the regulatory background and history." – Regulatory
"Very helpful, supportive and quick turnaround." – Regulatory
Jeffrey Liu
"Jeffrey Liu has been in the industry for decades and knows every detail of the regulatory background and history. Whenever we discuss issues with him, he can get to the point immediately and provide insights or solutions, considering not only legal analysis but also business considerations and regulatory risks. Also, he always provides opinions on time, works efficiently, and is good at communicating with the authorities. He is an expert in the relevant area that we highly recommend."
"He is the best-in-class lawyer in his generation with respect to asset management/fund products/capital markets. Very solid expertise and extensive market intelligence."
"He always provides opinions on time, works efficiently, and is good at communicating with the authorities."
"Jeffrey is responsive, efficient and always able to go the extra mile to meet the client’s needs. The breadth and depth of his experience in the investment funds sector is very impressive."
Kang-Shen Liu
"He always gives feedback quickly and tries to provide some viewpoints for further development."
Stacy Lo
"Stacy always gives a comprehensive review, practicable solutions and a fair charge of legal fees."
"She has a solid background knowledge of how a foreign bank runs business in Taiwan; that in turn makes her legal advice perfectly pertinent to what we need commercially. She has an adequate risk-control mindset that makes her not only provide us with legal advice but also highlight risks beyond legal aspects."
Mike Lu
"He is responsive and able to respond to us in a short time as we requested."
"Mike Lu stands out for his deep understanding of corporate and financial regulations and his ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice. His responsiveness and attention to client needs have consistently impressed us."
"Timely response and good understanding of the client's needs."
Work highlights
Advised the Society of the Sacred Heart on the claim for the return of land and dismantling of the building.
Advised SKH Architect and Associates on initiating litigation against Sheng-Li Construction to claim for title transfer and handover of buildings, and the claims have been totally accepted by the High Court.
Full-service Tsar & Tsai Law Firm is ranked ‘Outstanding’ in capital markets, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution. The firm’s well-established capital markets team is famous for its extensive experience in large-scale IPO and securities offering matters. Its dispute resolution team often represents clients in hearings before government agencies and the ROC Administrative Court and has participated in both international and domestic commercial arbitrations under the ROC Arbitration Law. Partners Jackie Lin, Janice Lin, James Cheng, CY Huang and Joyce Ho are key figures.
Client feedback
“They made good use of favourable a sentence in each case, combining them to achieve the great result.” – Tax
Edgar Chen
“He was a judge before, and he knows forensic psychology well and can help the client to work together better to achieve a common goal.”
Work highlights
Represented LCY Chemical in a dozen civil lawsuits arising from a gas explosions accident.
Assists an Italian manufacturer to deal with an ICC arbitration with seat in Paris for disputes relating to certain Taiwanese banks’ assertion of subrogation rights with regard to the client’s contractual arrangements with a Taiwanese buyer for manufacturing and supply of certain goods and transfer of technology.
Represented the 11 co-insurers to file a civil litigation of a subrogation claim before Taoyuan District Court against Thai manufacturer and Taiwan supplier of the defective power transformer to claim for monetary damages.
Key clients
Booking.com, China Petrochemical Development Corporation, Dai Nippon Printing, Micron Technology, OHL, Sakata Vegetables Europe.
Eiger is a full-service law firm that provides services in corporate, commercial, dispute resolution and intellectual property matters. John Eastwood, the head of the firm’s IP practice, is experienced in investment projects, commercial ventures, employment, litigation, intellectual property and technology matters.
Work highlights
Advised Prada on a full range of products, including anti-counterfeiting and IP enforcement campaigns in Taiwan.
Advised Lenovo on trademark applications and oppositions.
Key clients
DivX, eBay, Novocure
Founded in 1997 with offices in Taipei, Hsinchu and Taichung, full-service law firm Formosan Brothers often advises clients in the areas of banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, regulatory and investment funds. Managing partners Li-Pu Lee, Yvonne Lin, Jessie Lee and Chiu-Hua Chen are key figures.
Work highlights
Represented a Taiwan branch of a renowned Swiss pharmaceutical group in a case involves a patent linkage litigation concerning a lipid-lowering drug.
Represented a well-known Taiwan company specialising in electronic components and biomedical products in a cross-border dispute, in which the firm’s client was being accused of breach of contract.
With offices in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Chiayi and Kaohsiung, Saint Island International Patent Office is experienced in trademark prosecution work. With its collaboration with Beijing Saint Island Intellectual Property Agency and Beijing Tie Chi Patent Firm, the firm also provides a one-stop service to clients seeking IP protection in the greater China region. Founding partner Patrick Yun is known for his expertise in patent matters in the material science and software technology sectors. Another patent practitioner to note is Sumin Lai, who leads the firm’s litigation practice.
Client feedback
"They could provide excellent legal advice." – Intellectual property
"Excellent knowledge of the law and prompt responses to all inquiries. Excellent English skills as well." – Intellectual property
Tony Tung-Yang Chang
"Tony provides excellent legal service."
Julia Hung
"Julia has excellent knowledge of law and responsiveness."
Work highlights
Represented a renowned laptop brand in enforcing their TW M609050 patent for an interface-connecting structure against a major Taiwan competitor.
Advised the client on a patent infringement lawsuit filed by a well-known American bicycle parts brand. The client was accused of infringing the plaintiff's Taiwan invention patent (No. I690453) on a bicycle control stick.
IP firm Tai E International Patent & Law Office handles the full range of IP services, with a particular strength in IP prosecution and protection. The firm has patent attorneys with technical backgrounds in fields such as electronics, mechanical engineering, chemistry and biotechnology. Managing partner Fred CT Yen is experienced in trademark office proceedings, prosecution and counselling. He is also a patent attorney with a specialty in biotechnology.
Work highlights
Acted for Tender Forever International in a civil litigation of trademark infringement.
Defended Taishiba Electric in an injunction application relating to utility model patent infringement.
Represented Giorgio Armani in a police seizure action to protect its trademark.
Key clients
COTA Commercial Bank, Sheng Tai Brassware, Taiwan Silent Night.
Tsai Lee & Chen’s full-service IP law department handles IP prosecution, portfolio management, litigation and licensing matters. The team’s industry expertise lies within the semiconductors, consumer electronics, telecommunications, biochemistry and pharmaceuticals sectors. Partner Crystal J Chen is the manager of the international marketing division. Her practice covers foreign litigation and IP prosecution business development. The firm’s patent practice is led by Augustus CP Chin and Candy KY Chen. Chen is a patent attorney and is noted for her patent and design work in manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
Work highlights
Represented Gentle Monster from Korea in successfully defending an opposition by the energy drink producer Monster Energy.
Represented Inergy in successfully securing a damages award for Force MOS’s unfair competition activity by asserting expired foreign patents.
Key clients
Delta Electronics, KKBOX, Mercedes-Benz Group
Full-service Tsar & Tsai Law Firm is ranked ‘Outstanding’ in capital markets, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution. The firm’s well-established capital markets team is famous for its extensive experience in large-scale IPO and securities offering matters. Its dispute resolution team often represents clients in hearings before government agencies and the ROC Administrative Court and has participated in both international and domestic commercial arbitrations under the ROC Arbitration Law. Partners Jackie Lin, Janice Lin, James Cheng, CY Huang and Joyce Ho are key figures.
Client feedback
“They made good use of favourable a sentence in each case, combining them to achieve the great result.” – Tax
Edgar Chen
“He was a judge before, and he knows forensic psychology well and can help the client to work together better to achieve a common goal.”
Work highlights
Represented Micron Technology and Micron Memory Taiwan to defend the appeal filed by United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) against the Taichung District Court’s criminal court decision finding UMC to be criminally liable for misappropriation of Micron’s trade secrets.
Represented FocalTech to defend a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Novatek Microelectronics which alleges that the TDDI chips produced and sold by FocalTech infringed upon its five Taiwan patents. The firm successfully convinced the Court (1st instance) to dismiss the case on the ground of non-infringement.
Successfully represented Apple in a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Genesis Photonics which alleges that the mini-LED chips equipped in iPads infringed upon its three Taiwan patents.
Key clients
Merck Patent, Taimide Tech.
Founded in 1997 with offices in Taipei, Hsinchu and Taichung, full-service law firm Formosan Brothers often advises clients in the areas of banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, regulatory and investment funds. Managing partners Li-Pu Lee, Yvonne Lin, Jessie Lee and Chiu-Hua Chen are key figures.
Work highlights
Advised a leading semiconductor packaging and testing manufacturer with a global reach in handling a complex legal case involving the dismissal of an employee for leaking the company’s trade secrets.
Advised a globally renowned modern fashion brand specialising in affordable luxury on addressing an internal misconduct case involving an employee who exploited vulnerabilities in the company’s internal HR and payroll systems to unlawfully misappropriate company funds.
Full-service firm Lexcel Partners specialises in banking and finance, dispute resolution, labour and employment, M&A, real estate, regulatory compliance, intellectual property and tax. A key partner to note for corporate and M&A is managing partner Mike Lu.
Client feedback
"The law firm is versed in WM-related laws/regulations and has a strong relationship with FSC and other market players. They know the market very well and provide useful advice and support in our new business initiatives." – Banking and finance
"The firm has extensive experience accumulated through years of practice and maintains strong relationships with regulatory authorities. This allows them to offer advice that balances legal theory with practical application. We appreciate Mike Lu's provision of valuable market insights and timely updates on regulatory developments that are often not available from other firms." – Construction
"Lexcel Partners has deep expertise in investment funds work and can navigate a broad range of fund structuring and regulatory issues. Jeffrey Liu is also experienced in understanding complex European regulatory issues and is able to produce helpful analysis for the Taiwan perspective, which is helpful for us as an American corporation which has funds domiciled in Ireland and offered for sale in Taiwan." – Investment funds
"They provide efficient service and help us secure the approval in a tight timeline." – Investment funds
"Lexcel Partners has been in the industry for decades with a solid regulatory background and history. They can get to the point immediately and provide insights or solutions, taking into account not only legal analysis, but also business considerations and regulatory risks." – Investment funds
"The law firm knows the fund products (ETFs, for example) very well and has a strong relationship with FSC and other market players. They are instrumental for a financial institution who would like to expand their fund offerings to apply for additional licences/approvals. They are experienced in preparing documentation and are familiar with every step of regulatory filing." – Investment funds
"My experience with Lexcel Partners has been very positive and I appreciate their professional and timely response and helpful local market insight." – Investment funds
"Lexcel Partners helped maximize the benefits and minimize the risk and loss." – Regulatory
"Lexcel Partners knows every detail of the regulatory background and history." – Regulatory
"Very helpful, supportive and quick turnaround." – Regulatory
Jeffrey Liu
"Jeffrey Liu has been in the industry for decades and knows every detail of the regulatory background and history. Whenever we discuss issues with him, he can get to the point immediately and provide insights or solutions, considering not only legal analysis but also business considerations and regulatory risks. Also, he always provides opinions on time, works efficiently, and is good at communicating with the authorities. He is an expert in the relevant area that we highly recommend."
"He is the best-in-class lawyer in his generation with respect to asset management/fund products/capital markets. Very solid expertise and extensive market intelligence."
"He always provides opinions on time, works efficiently, and is good at communicating with the authorities."
"Jeffrey is responsive, efficient and always able to go the extra mile to meet the client’s needs. The breadth and depth of his experience in the investment funds sector is very impressive."
Kang-Shen Liu
"He always gives feedback quickly and tries to provide some viewpoints for further development."
Stacy Lo
"Stacy always gives a comprehensive review, practicable solutions and a fair charge of legal fees."
"She has a solid background knowledge of how a foreign bank runs business in Taiwan; that in turn makes her legal advice perfectly pertinent to what we need commercially. She has an adequate risk-control mindset that makes her not only provide us with legal advice but also highlight risks beyond legal aspects."
Mike Lu
"He is responsive and able to respond to us in a short time as we requested."
"Mike Lu stands out for his deep understanding of corporate and financial regulations and his ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice. His responsiveness and attention to client needs have consistently impressed us."
"Timely response and good understanding of the client's needs."
Work highlights
Represented WELE Mechatronic in a criminal investigation and trial involving a trade secret infringement case by its employees. This case is further complicated by the alleged transfer of trade secrets to mainland China, adding a significant geopolitical dimension.
Advised Lenovo Global Technology (Taiwan) on the relevant filings and on negotiations with employees on redundancy. This redundancy involves a significant portion of its workforce in Taiwan and may be crucial for the client’s operations there.
Key clients
DRAPAC, Taiwan Green Point Enterprises
Full-service Tsar & Tsai Law Firm is ranked ‘Outstanding’ in capital markets, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution. The firm’s well-established capital markets team is famous for its extensive experience in large-scale IPO and securities offering matters. Its dispute resolution team often represents clients in hearings before government agencies and the ROC Administrative Court and has participated in both international and domestic commercial arbitrations under the ROC Arbitration Law. Partners Jackie Lin, Janice Lin, James Cheng, CY Huang and Joyce Ho are key figures.
Client feedback
“They made good use of favourable a sentence in each case, combining them to achieve the great result.” – Tax
Edgar Chen
“He was a judge before, and he knows forensic psychology well and can help the client to work together better to achieve a common goal.”
Work highlights
Represented FEI Company, Taiwan branch in a wrongful termination and compensation lawsuit brought by a former employee.
Assisted Naval Group to set up a branch in Taiwan and obtain the visa for the foreign manager of the Taiwan branch.
Assisted Taobao to set up a branch office in Taiwan and constantly advised them on employment-related matters.
Key clients
Alibaba Group, Corning Display Technologies Taiwan.
Top-tier firm Lee and Li is ranked ‘Outstanding’ across different practice areas. Partner Robin Chang heads the firm’s banking practice group. His practice focuses on antitrust law, banking, capital markets, financial consumer protection law, M&A, and project financing. IP partner Dennis Huang specialises in IP litigation, licensing, IP transaction and antitrust matters.
Work highlights
Advised TSC Auto ID, a Taipei Exchange-listed Taiwan company, on acquiring 96.54% of Korea-based Bluebird's common shares from majority shareholders (namely H Private Equity and an individual member from the management team) and certain minority shareholders, with a subsequent arrangement to acquire up to 100% from the remaining minority shareholders.
Full-service Tsar & Tsai Law Firm is ranked ‘Outstanding’ in capital markets, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution. The firm’s well-established capital markets team is famous for its extensive experience in large-scale IPO and securities offering matters. Its dispute resolution team often represents clients in hearings before government agencies and the ROC Administrative Court and has participated in both international and domestic commercial arbitrations under the ROC Arbitration Law. Partners Jackie Lin, Janice Lin, James Cheng, CY Huang and Joyce Ho are key figures.
Client feedback
“They made good use of favourable a sentence in each case, combining them to achieve the great result.” – Tax
Edgar Chen
“He was a judge before, and he knows forensic psychology well and can help the client to work together better to achieve a common goal.”
Work highlights
Acting for Allianz on the renewal of a bancassurance agreement with HSBC, which includes reviewing the term sheet, master and local distributorship agreement and providing regulatory advice.
Advising Booking.com on general corporate matters for its operation in Taiwan, including the data privacy protection, consumer complaint, and tax exemption application under the applicable tax treaties.
