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

Taiwan > Dispute resolution Tier 1

A multitude of high-profile domestic and international entities seek Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law out for assistance in a range of litigation and corporate disputes. In recent months, the team has defended a number of financial services corporations and energy companies in white-collar criminal proceedings, where Matthew Chen is a key contact. Seasoned litigator George Lin routinely represents many of the firm's foreign corporate clients in cross-strait and other transnational arbitrations. Iris Chen and Felix Yu are both central to the team's dedicated government procurement litigation practice: Chen specialises in infrastructure and public-private partnership cases, while Yu focuses on administrative proceedings. Phoebe Huang is recommended for civil disputes. All named lawyers work between Taipei and Kaohsiung.

Taiwan > Insurance Tier 1

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law enjoys a reputation as one of the foremost practices in the market, regularly acting for numerous domestic entities and foreign insurers with operations in the local market. The team is noted for its close collaborative ties with the firm’s aviation and shipping practices, advising insurers and reinsurers on major corporate deals, litigations, and insurance-backed investment products. Founding partner George Lin represents clients in contentious and non-contentious matters, with recent highlights including court of appeal proceedings, business interruption claims, and market entry advice. Kaiju Lee specialises in transaction reviews for insurance brokers and insurance-linked financial products, including innovative offshore bond offerings. Ted Liu is a key contact for the firm’s international insurer clientele. All named lawyers are based between Taipei and Kaohiung.

Taiwan > Projects and energy Tier 1

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law acts for a litany of key domestic players and foreign investors in the renewable energy space. The team is frequently engaged on power purchase agreements, monopoly restructurings, and developments for clients in offshore wind, nuclear power, and other green power industries. George Lin handles a steady stream of government-mandated projects and private enterprise initiatives, including policy reviews, procedural reforms, and feasibility studies for various stakeholders. David Lee focuses on government procurement projects, consulting on commercial and regulatory strategies for major state-owned companies. Matthew Chen specialises in infrastructure project disputes, and often represents clients in international arbitrations. Iris Chen works on BOT projects, while Phoebe Huang is a key part of the team’s civil litigation offering. All named lawyers are based between Taipei and Kaohsiung.

Taiwan > Antitrust and competition Tier 2

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law is experienced in merger reviews and international competition investigations, routinely assisting clients with pre-merger notifications, substantive defence of transactions, government investigations, antitrust audits and general compliance concerns. Drawing on the experience gained as a senior official at the fair trade commission, Alex Liu specialises in business combination filings, competition clearance, and cross-border transactions involving some of the world’s biggest multinationals.

Taiwan > Banking and finance Tier 2

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law advises international investment banks, global institutional investors, and Taiwanese branches of global banks on cross-border transactional and regulatory matters. Led by George Lin, the team has recently expanded its offering with the launch of a dedicated fintech, blockchain, and cryptocurrency desk. Lin routinely handles facility loan agreements in the e-payment, crypto, and AI banking space, while co-practice head Kaiju Lee is a key contact for financial institutions and private investors navigating sector-specific regulations. Ted Liu is a certified securities and futures specialist who concentrates chiefly on transnational disputes and structured financings. All named lawyers are based between Taipei and Kaohsiung.

Taiwan > Capital markets Tier 2

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law boasts particular expertise in structured product transactions, advising a host of institutional investors and issuers on equity and debt-linked bonds and securities. George Lin handles a mix of public and private sector mandates,  regularly assisting multinational investment banks and governmental agencies in compliance reviews, note issuances, and master trading agreements. Recent highlights for securities specialist Kaiju Lee include public offerings and major regulatory analyses for OTC derivatives transactions. Ted Liu is recommended for cross-border capital markets disputes. All named lawyers are based between Taipei and Kaohsiung.

Taiwan > Corporate and M&A Tier 2

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law acts for a diverse cross-section of Taiwanese start-ups, fast growth companies, energy providers, and public sector bodies on the full gamut of corporate and commercial matters. The team is noted for its capabilities in securing and approving cross-strait investments in Taiwanese entities, working closely with the relevant authorities to secure favourable outcomes for clients across the region. Kaiju Lee is a key contact for inbound and outbound investments and incorporation issues for PRC, Hong Kong, and Macau entities. As one of the most experienced practitioners in the market, George C.H Lin is routinely instructed by financiers and domestic companies – increasingly in the fintech and renewable energy space. Ted Liu is noted for his participation in various multi-jurisdictional mandates.

Taiwan > Labour and employment Tier 2

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law‘s employment practice advises a mix of foreign multinationals, Taiwanese corporates, and public sector bodies on the full gamut of contentious and non-contentious matters.  Recent key work streams for the team include on-site labour inspections, trade secret protection enforcements, and a wave of collective redundancy related enquiries in the wake of the pandemic. George Lin‘s significant experience in the corporate and commercial sphere makes him a key contact for companies seeking both general labour counsel and specific dispute representation.  David Lee advises international clients on policy and regulatory changes, and employment contract negotiations following restructurings. All named lawyers are based between Taipei and Kaohsiung.

Taiwan > Real estate and construction Tier 2

Helmed by seasoned practitioner George Lin, Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law is noted for its strength in both public and private sector real estate matters, routinely working on ambitious government-backed projects and commercial developments for renowned international conglomerates. The team is a key advisor to government bodies engaged in high-profile infrastructure ventures, advising on land use issues and public tenders, and providing representation in construction disputes. David Lee frequently leads on a number of wind farm developments, marine construction projects, and construction financings. Phoebe Huang‘s expertise in civil litigation ensures that she is routinely sought out by public bodies for representation in sensitive disputes. Felix Yu is recommended for public procurement matters.

Taiwan > TMT Tier 3

The TMT practice at Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law advises numerous well-known domestic and foreign-listed entities on the gamut of contentious and non-contentious tech matters. The multidisciplinary George Lin is a driving force behind the team’s cryptocurrency, blockchain and fintech offering, and handles a steady stream of regulatory reviews, ADR, and criminal proceedings. Corporate head David Lee routinely acts for clients in the offshore online gaming and financial sandbox space, while Kaiju Lee‘s focus areas include e-commerce, third-party online payments, and robot banking. Yi-Mei Pan is recommended for her expertise in telecoms regulation. All named lawyers are based between Taipei and Kaohsiung.

Taiwan > Shipping

Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law handles the gamut of shipping mandates for a number of high-profile civic bodies and private sector clients, both domestically and internationally. Drawing on the firm’s cross-sector expertise, the team is noted for its representation of various insurers and reinsurers with significant interests in the aviation and shipping sectors. Founding partner George Lin advises a mix of shipping companies and insurers on a wealth of projects, including policy implementation, port developments, restructurings, and financings. Corporate partner David Lee  is noted for his knowledge of regulatory regimes and experience handling public sector shipping projects. Ted Liu‘s shipping and logistics practice focuses on the ownership, registration, and mortgage of Taiwanese vessels. All named lawyers are based between Taipei and Kaohsiung.