Corporate and M&A in Taiwan

Baker McKenzie‘s corporate practice regularly handles a litany of domestic and cross-border deals for world-leading consumer goods conglomerates, semiconductor manufacturers, energy companies, and key regional investors. The team is jointly led by Kevin Wang, who is noted for his considerable M&A and private equity transaction experience, and Michael Wong, a specialist in cross-border joint ventures and international tax planning. Lindy Chern is recommended for her work with financial holding companies and counsel on build-operate-transfer ventures. Mark Tu and Gwyneth Gu are both well-regarded for their broad corporate and securities capabilities.

With one of the largest, most active corporate practices in Taiwan, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law is ideally placed to handle a broad range of transactional and advisory mandates for a sizeable clientele of domestic and foreign entities. Beyond its core expertise in M&A, restructurings, and spin-offs, the team is also noted for its regular participation in public policy initiatives shaping the legal infrastructure of the Taiwanese economy, such as the Corporate Merger and Acquisition Act, and the Financial Holding Company Act. James Chen specialises in cross-border transactions for clients in highly regulated industries. Chao-Tung Chang is a key contact for renowned multinational insurers looking to complete mergers or divest assets in the local market. Ken-Ying Tseng is recommended for his far-reaching media, tech and broadcasting expertise, while Grace Y. H. Wang is a name to note for asset management M&A. Gary Chen is also recommended.

LCS & Partners is a regular advisor to a number of well-known Taiwanese and southeast Asian clients seeking assistance on cross-border acquisitions, divestments, and other corporate transactions. The team works with clients active in a range of sectors, with a particular strength in financial services and semiconductor M&A. Victor Chang heads up the firm's cross-border offering, focusing on transactions, fund formations, and offshore assets both for businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Kai-Hua Yu is experienced in big-ticket transnational mergers and delistings. Alex Yeh focuses on cross-border deals, liquidations, and reorganisations, with recent highlights in the tech and biotech space. Denise Jen specialises in pharmaceutical law, while Yeng Lu is a key contact for cross-border investment matters, including the PRC.

Tsar & Tsai Law Firm is noted for its representation of various domestic and foreign corporates on cross-border transactions in the renewable energy, health, and pharmaceutical sectors. In recent years, the team has handled an increasing volume of inbound investments from major APAC players looking to establish a presence in Taiwan’s burgeoning offshore wind economy. Lynn Lin is especially noted for renewable investment practice, advising a number of foreign clients on solar and offshore wind ventures. Janice Lin is another name to note for offshore wind investments and JVs, while Jackie Lin and James S. J. Cheng are recommended for their capabilities in cross-border M&A. Yvonne Liu advises on mainland investment projects and shareholder disputes.

Drawing on the team’s multidisciplinary structure and international cooperation via the Interlaw network, Winkler Partners‘ corporate practice is ideally placed to handles transactions for clients in a range of sectors and jurisdictions. Over the past year, the team has successfully coordinated several greenfield investments into Taiwan in emerging industries such as offshore wind, including numerous permitting issues, and real estate advice for MNCs. The dual-qualified (US and Taiwan) Gregory Buxton variously handles M&A, restructurings, and private equity investments throughout East Asia. Christine Chen assists foreign clients to establish local market entities, conduct compliance reviews, and apply for foreign investment approval. Ling-Ying Hsu supports businesses with licensing, distribution, and advertising agreements. Ming Teng handles company formations, restructurings, and dissolutions.

Eiger receives a steady stream of corporate instructions from a number of North American and European multinationals and global law firms seeking assistance on deals in the local market. The team is also increasingly engaged by both domestic and foreign players in the green energy space. John Eastwood is a highly experienced advisor who handles corporate and commercial matters for technology companies, logistics groups, and freight carriers. Heather Hsiao‘s practice is concentrated in the energy, entertainment and telecoms sectors, while Holly Chu‘s recent transactional highlights include asset deals and acquisitions for European tech conglomerates.

Boasting a number of dual-qualified attorneys and Law Firm Network membership, Guo Ju Law Firm offers corporate and commercial support to a number of Taiwan-listed companies, and American and PRC firms without significant local operations. Practice head Alex Hsin – who is qualified in both Taiwan and mainland China – specialises in cross-strait investment transactions, acquisitions, and divestments. Jill Hsu and Willy Wang are also recommended.