Leading Partners

Next Generation Partners

Real estate and construction in Taiwan

Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie remains at the forefront of the real estate industry and displays particular strengths in commercial leasing and real estate financing transactions. The team is regularly instructed on major construction projects including utilities and power plants, transportation projects and office buildings. Tiffany Huang has a wealth of experience in construction contracts and disputes in major infrastructure projects. The recently promoted partner Jun Chen handles non-contentious real estate and construction matters and real estate regulatory matters.

Practice head(s):

Tiffany Huang; Jun Chen


Other key lawyers:

Melanie Ho


Key clients

Chiahui Power Co., Ltd.


Chung Chia Power Co., Ltd.


Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law

With a notable presence in both Taipei and Kaohsiung, the team at Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law acts for a wide range of clients spanning public airport management companies, energy companies and train system management companies, and international technology conglomerates. Its construction practice handles BOT structures, PPP projects and land use matters. George Lin co-heads the practice with significant experience in major government projects. Co-head David Lee advises on marine construction and construction financing matters whilst Matthew Chen focuses on contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Felix Yu also co-heads the practice and is recommended for construction and public procurement disputes.

Practice head(s):

George Lin; David Lee; Matthew Chen; Felix Yu


Key clients

Taoyuan International Airport Corporation


Hsinshu County Government Transportation and Tourism Department


National Taiwan University, College of Medicine


Taiwan Power Company


Taoyuan Metro Corporation


Dapeng Bay Scenic Area – Tourism Bureau


Construcciones Y Auxiliar De Ferrocarriles, S.A.


Air Navigation and Weather Services, Civil Aeronautics Administration, MOTC


Taiwan Railway Bureau – Ministry of Transportation and Communications


Work highlights


  • Handled a complex contractual damage compensation claim related to the building of Terminal 3 at Taoyuan International Airport.
  • Lead advisor to Taipower to organize its corporate restructuring and for general corporate advice, including real estate issues.
  • Handled a Build-Operate-Transfer termination dispute worth over NT$2.4 billion.

Formosan Brothers Attorneys at Law

The team at Formosan Brothers Attorneys at Law regularly advises construction engineering companies, public works contractors and construction companies on construction projects ranging from government procurement to completion. Arbitrator Jessie Lee and managing partner Chiu-Hua Chen are key names to note.

Practice head(s):

Jessie Lee; Chin-Hua Chen


Work highlights


Jones Day

The team at Jones Day stands out for its solid track record of advising on the construction aspects of energy projects. It also advises real estate funds, multinational integrated energy and petroleum companies and trade companies on a broad mix of real estate mandates. The practice is led by Jean Kuo who counts Taiwanese and Japanese clients in infrastructure, construction and joint venture projects.

Practice head(s):

Jean Kuo


Other key lawyers:

Peggy Lee


Work highlights


Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law

Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law advises multinational enterprises and domestic companies on planning, sales and purchases of properties and disputes. Yi-Jiun Su is highly recommended for real estate conveyancing, international engineering and construction works, and energy projects, whilst Angela Lin handles disputes arising in the real estate and projects sectors.

Practice head(s):

Li-Tzu Lin


Other key lawyers:

Yi-Jiun Su; Angela Lin


Key clients

BlackRock Real Assets


IKEA


Microsoft Corporation


Super Micro Computer, Inc.


Work highlights