Baker McKenzie’s TMT practice caters to a diverse range of domestic and multinational clients across a number of industries, advising them on all aspects of TMT law including encryption, content provider agreements, dispute resolution, copyright infringement and regulatory compliance. The firm makes use of the close integration of its departments to specialise in complex M&A transactions within the TMT space. Henry Chang leads the department with over 35 years’ cross-border litigation experience and is dual-US and -Taiwan qualified. Louis Hsieh is central to the practice, advising on pre-merger filings and high-value capital transactions, with experience representing clients before the Fair Trade Commission and Supreme Court.

Catering to an impressive body of high-profile domestic telecoms companies, as well as multinational streaming and social media giants, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law handles a broad range of contentious and non-contentious work in the TMT space. Ken-Ying Tseng leads the department with a focus on personal data protection, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, fintech, OTT, cybersecurity and broadcasting. Vick Chien routinely handles license applications, as well as representing clients in civil and administrative litigations, particularly against the national communication commission (NCC) and antitrust regulators. The firm also has a keen focus on policy formulation, regularly carrying out research projects for government bodies and contributing the drafting of legislation.

Tsar & Tsai Law Firm is regularly trusted by a diverse body of domestic clients across a broad spectrum of TMT-related industries, advising on trade secrets, data protection, tax, corporate structuring, and labour law. US-qualified CH Chen brings experience in cross-broader acquisitions and dispute resolution cases, while seasoned litigator Jeanne Wang regularly advises high tech companies on IP and antitrust-related disputes. Yvonne Liu focuses on corporate, M&A and capital market transactions within the TMT space, while Vincent Lin advises on a broad range of corporate matters. The firm has enjoyed recent success handling trade secrets mandates for Micron Technology.

Catering to clients needs in tech, media, and e-commerce, Eiger acts for some of the world’s most recognisable publishing companies, luxury goods retailers, automobile manufacturers and technology companies. The firm is also routinely mandated by international firms who do not have a presence in Taiwan in handling complex TMT issues on their behalf. Europe-focused clients benefit from the firm’s close ties with Europe and its expertise in EU corporate law. John Eastwood leads the department with a focus on e-commerce, advertising and data protection, for international luxury fashion brands, and handles a broad spectrum of corporate issues for technology, telecommunications, and media companies. Heather Hsiao regularly advises medical technology companies and electronics manufacturers in their data protection matters. Holly Chu and Nathan Snyder are recommended at the associate level.

In addition to acting for domestic corporate clients, Guo Ju Law Firm are regular advisers to government agencies and public bodies on the drafting of public policy in the TMT space. With specific focus on cyber security, electronic payments and cloud computing, the firm is an effective administrative outfit serving client’s transactional needs. Registered patent attorney Paul Chu is well versed in digital technology issues, personal data protection and general TMT-based dispute resolution. Ingrid Tsai is also a key contact.

A strong domestic firm with cross-border capabilities, LCS & Partners is trusted by a range of large-scale multinational tech companies operating in Greater China. The team cater to the full spectrum of clients’ needs within the TMT space, including general corporate, restructuring, regulatory compliance, investment, license/permit application, M&A and IP strategy. The firm is well placed to cater to the emerging blockchain industry, as well as the growing emphasis on the metaverse within existing corporate strategies. US qualified Pijan Wu leads the team with decades’ experience in contentious and non-contentious work for TMT clients, while Arthur Chang focuses on fintech and the sharing economy. Margaret Huang and Weita Liao are also key contacts.