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

Taiwan > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law counts local and international companies as its main clients, and particularly excels in construction, infrastructure and procurement disputes. Recently highlights include successfully defending six hundred crew members in the case of an oil spill concerning a Palau-flagged container ship in the Kaohsiung harbour.  The team is led by doyen George Lin and is supported by Matthew Chen who has experience in international arbitration, civil litigation and white-collar criminal defense.

Taiwan > Insurance Tier 1

The insurance practice at Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law is split between Taipei and Kaohsiung and remains at the forefront of the industry advising some of the largest global names in the insurance sector. The team handles high profile reinsurance disputes and works closely with its aviation and shipping team on aviation insurance and shipping insurance matters. Founding partner George Lin heads the team and is supported by Ted Liu who has experience in disputes concerning international re-insurers and their disputes against prominent Taiwanese insurers.

Taiwan > Projects and energy Tier 1

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law remains one of Taiwan’s most prolific law firms and continues to advise the most significant national and international players on renewable energy, power and natural gas. Recent work highlights include being the lead counsel for the country’s state-owned electricity provider. The firm’s practice is led by George Lin and David Lee. As an éminence grise of the Taiwan legal market, Lin leverages his experience with government projects and state-owned power monopolies to advise clients. Lee possesses significant expertise of both Taiwanese and European law issues and employs his proficiency to simultaneously advise the firm’s clients on dispute resolution matters and strategy planning.

Taiwan > Real estate and construction Tier 1

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.

Taiwan > Shipping Tier 1

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law is frequently instructed in shipping disputes involving multiple jurisdictions. Recent highlights include recently successfully defending the staff of a major shipping company in a government investigation. The team’s leadership is trifurcated between name partner  George Lin, David Lee and Matthew Chen. Lin excels at advising shipping companies and shipping insurers, as well as acting on government projects relating to shipping business.

Taiwan > Antitrust and competition Tier 2

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law is well-versed in advising on antitrust ligation, government investigations, competition investigations and merger reviews. George Lin is the key name to note who was a former senior official at the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission.

Taiwan > Banking and finance Tier 2

The team at Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law advises foreign investment banks, global fintech organisations, global payment companies and non-life insurance companies. The team is led by George Lin who assists financial institutions and third-party payment providers with their market entry. Lin also has experience in the fields of cryptocurrency, blockchain and fintech.

Taiwan > Capital markets Tier 2

The Capital Markets team at Lin and Partners, Attorneys-at-Law helps a mix of local and international clients with their Taiwanese listings, but also regularly advises on regulatory compliance. The firm is also noted for having a strong footing with companies involved in the cryptocurrency industry. Dr George Lin leads the firm’s capital markets practice. Ted Liu is also recommended for his contribution to the firm’s work.

Taiwan > Corporate and M&A Tier 2

The team at Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law offers a full service to its wide roster of clientsincluding transportation companies, telecoms, pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers and car manufacturers. Frequently dealing with complex PRC-linked and domestic transactions, it advises on the full gamut of transactions including contract and trade union negotiations, acquisitions, procurement, and commercial transactions. The well regarded George Lin advises on M&A transactions for banks, financial institutions and insurance companies whilst also assisting clients to structure and restructure complex offshore and onshore corporate entities.

Taiwan > Labour and employment Tier 2

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law acts for local and international clients on a range of employment and labour law issues in Taiwan, from contract term drafting, risk management, compliance matters and trade union negotiations to handling disputes both before the High and Supreme Courts in Taiwan, wrongful termination lawsuits, internal investigations, sexual harassment cases. The team is led by George Lin and David Lee, who advises on non-compete agreements and trade secret protections, as well as wrongful termination litigation.

Taiwan > TMT Tier 2

With its longstanding reputation as one of the largest firms in Taiwan, Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law continues to have a strong hold within the TMT sectors, advising multinational clients on their entry into the Taiwanese market. Recent highlights include advising major PRC software and technology consumer electronics companies on their entrance into Taiwan and subsequent compliance matters. The team is jointly led by George Lin and David Lee, who split their time between Taipei and Kaohsiung. Lee has a wealth of experience in gaming, gambling, financial sandbox, cryptocurrency, blockchain and fintech.