Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law > Taipei, Taiwan > Firm Profile

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law > The Legal 500 Rankings

Taiwan > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law  represents a broad spectrum of high-profile domestic and international clients in a range of litigation and corporate disputes. A leading figure in the field, George Lin  leads the team with over 30 years’ litigation experience across numerous industries. Matthew Chen  ’s decade of litigation and advocacy work has seen notable victories in the Supreme Court, while Phoebe Huang  and Felix Yu  are both central to the department.

Taiwan > Insurance Tier 1

The leading firm in the market, Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law serves a wide range of international and domestic insurers operating in Taiwan and Greater China. Insurers and reinsurers benefit from the department’s close integration with complimentary practice areas such as travel, shipping, aviation, and dispute resolution. Founding partner George Lin represents clients in contentious and non-contentious matters, with 30 years’ experience in the field. Kaiju Lee specialises in transaction reviews for insurance brokers and insurance-linked financial products, handling the first investment linked insurance policy products linked to offshore bonds offered in Taiwan. Ted Liu and Ben Chiou are also highly recommended.

Taiwan > Projects and energy Tier 1

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law is trusted by the key players in the space to provide corporate strategies in response to the liberalisation and privatisation of Taiwan’s energy market. The firm specialises in monopoly restructuring, power purchase agreements, and renewable energy developments, particularly in offshore wind and nuclear power. Department head George Lin is a go-to for government infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on project financing in the energy sector. David Lee  brings his experience in dispute resolution and strategic planning to his handling of complex matters for Taipower, Taiwan’s largest state-owned energy company. Seasoned litigator Matthew Chen  focuses on dispute resolution and arbitration for major cross-border infrastructure projects, while associate Phoebe Huang is also noted for her litigation skills.

Taiwan > Real estate and construction Tier 1

Routinely handling large-scale public infrastructure projects and high-profile private development matters, Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law offers clients vast experience and broad industry expertise. Managing partner George Lin exhibits extensive public procurement experience, leading over 150 government projects in infrastructure, real estate, and construction. David Lee  brings his project financing expertise to offshore wind farm developments and marine construction projects. Phoebe Huang and Felix Yu  are noted at the associate level for their capabilities in construction-focused dispute resolution. Recent successes include a favourable result for Taiwan National University in a complex land dispute Taipei City, with a total land value of approximately US$1 billion.

Taiwan > Shipping Tier 1

With extensive experience in the public and private sectors, Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law is the leading practice for domestic and international shipping matters in Taiwan. Boasting amicable relations with a number of civil authorities, the firm regularly acts for high-profile civic bodies and private sector clients. The department benefits from close integration with complimentary practice areas such as project financing, insurance, and dispute resolution. Founding partner George Lin handles both high-value restructurings, financings as well as advising on policy implementation. Ted Liu focuses on ownership, registration, and mortgaging of vessels, while David Lee  is noted for regulatory and compliance work.

Taiwan > Antitrust and competition Tier 2

With a focus on complex international mergers and international competition investigations, Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law  advise their clients on pre-merger notification and substantive defence of transactions, government investigations, and civil antitrust litigation. The department is led by George Lin, and also benefits from Alex Liu  ’s previous experience as a senior official within the FTC.

Taiwan > Banking and finance Tier 2

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law routinely advises international investment banks, global institutional investors, and Taiwanese branches of global banks on cross-border, region-wide transactional and regulatory matters. George Lin has ensured the team is well placed to keep pace with developments in e-commerce, blockchain, cryptocurrency and fintech. Kaiju Lee has vast experience assisting financial institutions and private investors in dealing with traditional and emerging financial sector regulations, while Ted Liu specialises in securities, futures and structured financing. Liu assists Ben Chiou  with the firm’s recent work in ship financing, specifically for vessels linked to offshore wind farm projects.

Taiwan > Capital markets Tier 2

The capital markets practice at Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law routinely advises investment banks and institutional investors on equity and debt-linked derivatives and IPOs, with notable capabilities handling structured products transactions. The department is co-led by George Lin and Kaiju Lee. Lin operates across the private and public sectors in compliance reviews, note issuances, and master trading agreements, while Lee brings considerable experience in public offerings and advises on the regulatory aspects of OTC derivatives transactions. Ted Liu is recommended for cross-border capital markets disputes.

Taiwan > Corporate and M&A Tier 2

Catering to a variety of domestic and multinational corporations, Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law is routinely trusted as local counsel within complex, multi-party, cross-border transactions. Active across multiple industries, the firm is well placed to advise on procurement, contracts, deal structure and regulatory compliance. A key player in the space, George Lin has extensive experience advising global companies and domestic entities in the banking, fintech and renewable energy sectors. Kaiju Lee is well regarded for her work on investments and incorporation issues across Greater China. At the associate level, Ted Liu is noted for his experience in cross-border M&A work in the financial sector.

Taiwan > Labour and employment Tier 2

One of Taiwan’s leading mid-size firms, Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law‘s employment practice advises a wide range of domestic and international entities on the full gamut of contentious and non-contentious matters. With broad multi-industry experience, the firm is regularly engaged across the transportation, construction, technology, gaming, automotive, e-commerce, and aviation sectors. George Lin leads the department with 30 years’ corporate law experience, and is a key contact for drafting corporate labour policies, dispute resolution, and mass redundancy strategic planning. David Lee  focuses on non-compete agreements, trade secrets protection and wrongful termination, as well as contract negotiations following corporate restructurings. Asosciate Arige Sun’s experience at the New Taipei City Government Labour Affairs Bureau and the Taiwan Ministry of Labour informs her work on work rules, employment contracts and regulatory compliance.

Taiwan > TMT Tier 3

Serving both domestic and foreign clients, Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law routinely advises on a host of contentious and non-contentious matters in the TMT space. US-qualified George Lin leads the department with expertise in fintech, cryptocurrency, and blockchain, while also advising clients on regulatory compliance. David Lee  brings his considerable financial experience to the practice, serving clients in gaming and gambling. Also a financial expert, Kaiju Lee focuses on e-commerce and online banking, as well as advising on M&A transactions in the technology sector. Associate Henry Lin is recommended for his work in fintech and cryptocurrency.