The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Formosa Transnational is a second tier firm,

In 2010 Formosa Transnational advised a number of consortia on syndicated loan agreements totalling over NT$20bn. The team also advised on loan agreements, financial leasing and supplier finance programs. Chun-yih Cheng is the leading figure.

Within Capital markets, Formosa Transnational is a third tier firm,

Formosa Transnational advised an international travel agency on dual listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Singapore Stock Exchange.

Within Corporate and M&A, Formosa Transnational is a second tier firm,

Delphine Chen, Yulan Kuo and Chun-yih Cheng are the key contacts at Formosa Transnational. The team handles M&A matters, and also advises multinational clients on the establishment of Taiwan offices. It recently advised the American Gemological Institute on the legitimacy of a subsidiary company in Taiwan.

Within Dispute resolution, Formosa Transnational is a first tier firm,

Formosa Transnational handles disputes in a range of industries, and recently represented a leading motorcycle manufacturer in a civil action against an individual for return of payments. It also acted for two multinational banks in relation to litigation pending in the UK courts. Delphine Chen, Hsiao-ling Fan, Chun-yih Cheng and Ya-fen Lin are all key contacts.

Within Employment, Formosa Transnational is a first tier firm,

Formosa Transnational advises domestic and international clients on issues such as employee transfers following company sales, disciplinary actions and mass redundancies. It recently advised a US news corporation on labour laws in Taiwan. Chun-yih Cheng and Delphine Chen are recommended.

Within Insurance, Formosa Transnational is a second tier firm,

Formosa Transnational recently advised a leading provider of risk management services on disclosure of remuneration, limitation of liability and terms of business. It also advises market leaders on indemnity agreements, reinsurance claims and compliance issues. Chun-yih Cheng leads the practice.

Within Intellectual property, Formosa Transnational is a first tier firm,

Formosa Transnational has a full-service practice, regularly advising multinational clients on patent, copyright and trade mark infringement matters, including assisting with patent filings and contentious matters. Yulan Kuo leads a team which includes Hsiao-ling Fan, who successfully represented Honda in a $60m design patent litigation case. The team also won patent infringement cases for an LED manufacturer and a Singaporean semiconductor equipment manufacturer.

Within Projects and energy, Formosa Transnational is a second tier firm,

Formosa Transnational recently advised a governmental energy bureau on reviewing its purchase agreement, and also represented a consortium in negotiating and drafting a NT$2.3bn syndicated loan agreement with a solar energy company. Yulan Kuo and Chun-yih Cheng are recommended.

Within Real estate and construction, Formosa Transnational is a second tier firm,

Formosa Transnational recently assisted a Hong Kong private equity company in acquiring land for commercial property in Taiwan, and also handles contentious matters. Georgia Chang, Delphine Chen and Chun-Yih Cheng are the key contacts.

Within Shipping, Formosa Transnational is a first tier firm,

Delphine Chen leads the shipping practice at Formosa Transnational, and in 2010 advised on vessel seizures, oil pollution matters and collision claims. Chen also advised a UK-based company on charterparty disputes and liens on cargo.

Within TMT, Formosa Transnational is a second tier firm,

At Formosa Transnational, Delphine Chen and Hsiao-ling Fan advised on telecoms regulatory compliance and on reviewing telecoms maintenance contracts.

Within Tax, Formosa Transnational is a second tier firm,

Formosa Transnational recently advised a leading US mobile telephone company on foreign tax credit issues, and an Italian fashion company on VAT refund matters. Chun-yih Cheng is the key contact.