Specialising in cross-border M&A, Jones Day is particularly strong in the areas of manufacturing and technology, with fortes in semi-conductor and AI-related work. The firm’s expertise covers hostile takeovers, domestic transactions, renewable energy, and corporate governance. The team is co-led by Tommy Chen, who is known for M&A and corporate governance matters; and John Lin, who advises on public, private, and cross-border M&A transactions. Also notable are Raymond Wang, who handles a range of M&A domestically and internationally; Jean Kuo, who focuses on cross-border transactions, antitrust, labour, and employment matters; and associate Peggy Lee, whose experience includes M&A, private equity, and general corporate governance.

Assisting clients in structuring and implementing a range of M&A, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law’s expertise includes share exchange, asset acquisition, and group restructuring, as well as advising on public policy initiatives relating to M&A. The firm can draw from strengths in corporate investments, labour, tax, and securities issues to supplement its corporate practice. Eddie Chan co-leads the team with Grace Wang, who has experience in litigation and non-litigation financial legal matters. Other key names in the area are James Chen, who specialises in cross-border M&A transactions; Chao-Tung Chang, who focuses on corporate M&A, banking and capital markets; Ken-Ying Tseng, who advises on TMT related corporate matters; and senior associate Chi Lee, who handles cross-border mergers and investments.

Advising foreign and domestic clients, Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law specialises in corporate governance, shareholder rights issues, business structuring, and cross-border M&A. The team is co-led by Dr. George Lin, who assists global corporations with Taiwan corporate, commercial and M&A matters; David Lee, who focuses on international joint ventures, corporate restructuring, corporate compliance and governance; and Kaiju Lee, who has particular expertise in advising PRC and Hong Kong on incorporation and investments in Taiwan.

Tsar & Tsai Law Firm advises on corporate law and M&A-related matters for a range of domestic and international clients. The firm’s broad expertise includes deal structures, due diligence, preparation, and negotiations for transaction documents and implementing post-transaction corporate restructuring. Key names in the team are Jackie Lin, who represents corporate clients, private equity funds, and institutional investors in M&A projects in various industry sectors; and Janice Lin, who handles corporate financing, cross-border joint venture, and M&A transactions.

The M&A and corporate practice of Chien Yeh Law Offices focuses on advising domestic and foreign companies on share and asset acquisitions in Taiwan and abroad. The firm has particular expertise in hedge fund, private equity, and management buyout matters, as well as equity-related litigation and restructuring. Justin Chen leads the team that includes Akira Lin, who specialises in advising Japanese businesses with local investment, M&A, corporate legal matters, and labour disputes.

Experienced in cross-border transactions, DTT Attorneys-At-Law advises on commercial law, compliance, and a range of M&A. The firm also provides expertise in employment and innovative tech issues. The team is co-led by Robin Lin, who handles administrative litigation, tax controversy, and general corporate matters; Ingrid Chen, who focuses on corporate investment, M&A and capital markets; IP specialist Sungmei Hsiung, who joined in 2019 from the Intellectual Property Court; associate Hsienwei Chang, who advises on administrative laws; and associate Show Chen, whose experience includes corporate law, M&A, contracts and joint venture reviews.

Post-M&A employment issues are where Formosan Brothers Attorneys at Law stands out, but the firm also provides a broad experience that includes construction law, public procurement, competition laws, energy, and corporate disputes. The team is co-led by Yvonne Lin, who handles general corporate matters, as well as litigation; arbitration expert Lipu Lee, who has expertise in transnational mergers and acquisitions; Chiu-Hua Chen, who advises on a range of domestic and foreign investments and transactions; and Jessie Lee, who is a registered arbitrator with the Chinese Arbitration Association and a registered patent attorney with the Taiwan Patent Attorney Association.

The ‘energetic, flexible, and strategic’ Innovatus Law provides expertise in cross-border M&A, foreign investments in Taiwan, joint venture formations, and corporate advice. The firm has ‘legal professionals with experience of corporate governance, IP and general practices', as well as the more niche areas of cryptocurrency compliance and international film and entertainment co-production financing. Chia-heng Seetoo focuses on capital markets, M&A, general corporate matters, and transactional advice. He co-leads the team with Marine Yang, who is known for capital markets, financial regulatory works, financing transactions, and M&A.