Jones Day > Taipei, Taiwan > Firm Profile
Jones Day Offices
8TH FLOOR
2 TUN HWA SOUTH ROAD, SECTION 2
TAIPEI, 106
Taiwan
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Taiwan > Corporate and M&A Tier 1
Serving some of Taiwan’s largest domestic and international corporate entities, Jones Day routinely handles cross-border M&A and corporate compliance work for high-value, high profile clients, particularly in the technology sector. The department is jointly led by Tommy Chen and John Lin who both bring 20 years’ experience representing clients in mergers, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, privatisations and corporate restructuring matters. Raymond Wang is a cross-border M&A expert, while Jean Kuo brings valuable experience on antitrust and labour and employment matters. At the associate level, Yen-Chen Chen is highly regarded for her work in private placements, share swaps, joint ventures, and real estate investments, with Jeffrey Wang noted for his multi-industry M&A experience.Practice head(s):
Tommy Chen; John Lin,
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Testimonials
‘Jones Day’s Corporate and M&A practice is a very well-known practice in the Taiwanese market. The team has extensive experience in providing legal advisory services to both multinational corporations and Taiwan clients. The service quality as well as the advice provided by Jones Day Taiwan is highly appreciated.’
‘I have worked with John Lin for several transactions, including inbound transactions as well as outbound transactions. John is very commercial. He always provides insights to the clients and proposes recommendations from strategic, commercial and practical view point.’
‘John Lin and Jeffrey Wang are very good at what they do! They handled my case with professionalism and were extremely easy to work with. They turned my stressful/worrisome situation into a relief filled/hassle free process and outcome. They had my back and I trusted them entirely.’
Key clients
Entie Commercial Bank
Yulon Group
Taiwan Cement Corporation
VIA Technologies, Inc.
Catcher Technology Co., Ltd.
Albaugh, LLC
Dyaco International Inc.
Gigamedia Ltd.
Qisda Corporation
Yeong Chin Machinery Industries Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised EnTie Commercial Bank Co., Ltd., a PE fund-backed commercial bank in Taiwan headquartered in Taipei, on its acquisition by IBF Financial Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Advised Albaugh in the take-private acquisition of Rotam Global AgroSciences Limited.
- Represented VIA Technologies in its entry into a definitive agreement with Intel, under which Intel will recruit certain employees of Centaur Technology, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of VIA, in exchange for certain covenants of Centaur.
Taiwan > Dispute resolution Tier 1
A market leader in dispute resolution, Jones Day routinely advises some of Taiwan’s largest domestic and international clients across a broad range of industries. The department boasts a strong front bench of partners bringing diverse skill sets to the field. Jason Chen focuses on corporate governance and hostile takeover matters, while Ming-Wei Lo brings expertise in securities disputes. Po-Chien Chen is experienced in IP disputes and cases against government authorities, and Simon Yu is an expert in food safety and corporate crisis management. Barry Lai, Jeff Lin, and Chen-Gang Yen focus on white collar crime, multi-national commercial disputes, and biochemical matters respectively.Practice head(s):
Jason Chen; Ming-Wei Lo; Po-Chien Chen; Simon M. Yu
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Testimonials
‘Mr. Ming-wei Lo has been very helpful in analyzing the risks of the case, always including client concerns in his analysis, with recommendations and holistic views that lead to proper advice.’
Key clients
Ting Hsin International Group
Nomura Global Financial Products Inc.
EFG Bank AG
Broadcasting Corporation of China
Wang Chi-pang
Fetek Technology Corporation
China General Terminal and Distribution Corp. (USI Group)
SinoPac Financial Holdings Co., Ltd.
Lin, Rong-Jin
Capxon International Electronic Company Limited
HayDay Farm Holdings, LTD.
HK Jackson Ltd.
Pegavision Corporation
Philippe de Guyenro
Work highlights
- Advising Ting Hsin International in one of the highest-profile food safety disputes in Taiwan’s legal history.
- Defending Nomura Global Financial Products in complex, multijurisdictional lawsuits arising out of a loan agreement in the Asia Pacific Region.
- Representing EFG Bank in various disputes regarding the bank and its employees’ alleged violation of the Insurance Act.
Taiwan > Intellectual property Tier 1
Representing some of Taiwan’s largest technology manufacturers and major international corporations, Jones Day boasts one of the leading IP practices in the market. With a strong front bench of partners, the firm routinely handles complex, multi-party, cross-border IP disputes. The firm is particularly adept at handling high-stakes patent infringement cases, as well as trade secret misappropriation and protection issues. Former IP law judge and current chair of the IP Law Committee of the Taipei Bar Association Jason Chen jointly leads the department with privacy policy specialist Po-Chien Chen and cross-border specialistSimon Yu. Barry Lai is noted for his broadwork across the technology sector.Practice head(s):
Jason Chen; Po-Chien Chen; Simon M. Yu
Other key lawyers:
Baary Lai
Key clients
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
Ability opto-Electronics Technology Co. Ltd
Educational Testing Service
E-Lead Electronic Co., Ltd.
Gogoro Taiwan Limited
Gentle Pharma
Work highlights
- Represents Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited in connection with patent disputes, license agreements, investment projects, protective orders, and with drafting and prosecuting U.S. patent applications.
- Represents Educational Testing Service in civil and criminal copyright infringement cases concerning the leak of test questions for the Test of English for International Communication test.
- Assisting Gogoro with filing criminal and civil complaints against former employees for intentional misappropriation of Gogoro’s trade secrets.
Taiwan > Banking and finance Tier 2
Closely connected to the firm’s corporate and M&A departments, the banking and finance department at Jones Day serves clients across a broad range of industries, including retail, manufacturing, technology, transport, telecoms, and real estate. The department is led by Raymond Wang, whose extensive cross-border experience makes him a key player in share swaps, IPOs, privatisations and corporate restructuring. Associate Yen-Chen Chen is highly regarded for her work in private placements, share swaps, joint ventures, and real estate investments.Practice head(s):
Raymond Wang
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Key clients
Yulon Group
Fubon Financial Holding Co. Ltd.
United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advises Yulon Group regarding a syndication loan facility, under which the Bank of Taiwan will arrange and extend a NTD 10 billion term loan facility to Yulon to finance a housing development and construction project in New Taipei City.
- Assisting StrongLED Lighting Systems (Cayman) Co., Ltd. in applying for public offerings of convertible bonds and listings on the Taipei Exchange.
- Advising United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. as borrower in the review, negotiation and translation of a loan agreement with King’s Town Bank, as well as in the loan drawdown process.
Taiwan > Capital markets Tier 2
With a focus on the technology sector, Jones Day is a key international firm serving both domestic and foreign clients within Taiwan’s capital markets. The firm advises some of the region’s leading financial institutions and holding companies on cross-border investments, IPOs and private placements. Raymond Wang leads the practice with nearly 25 years’ experience advising foreign issuers considering Taiwanese IPOs. Peggy Lee and Yen-Chen Chen are noted for their experience in complex cross-border capital market transactions.Practice head(s):
Raymond Wang
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Key clients
GF Equipment Rental Sdn. Bhd.
Ting Hsin International Group
Work highlights
- Assisted GF Equipment Rental Sdn. Bhd. on their IPO on the Taiwan OTC Exchange.
- Advising Ting Qiao (Cayman Islands) Holding Corporation in connection with the issuance of series Pre-A shares in its newly established business, “Belray Coffee”.
Taiwan > Projects and energy Tier 2
Catering to some of the largest construction companies and energy suppliers in the region, Jones Day is trusted as local counsel in a range of cross-border construction, infrastructure, and energy projects. Specialising in project financing for the renewable energy sector, the firm is particularly focused on Taiwan’s growing investment in offshore wind farming and LNG. Jean Kuo leads the department with extensive experience advising Japanese multinationals on infrastructure projects and joint ventures with government bodies. Raymond Wang is noted for his handling of cross-border M&A transactions in the offshore wind sector. Associate Peggy Lee is notably experienced in energy industry M&A transactions.Practice head(s):
Jean Kuo; Raymond Wang
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Key clients
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Yulon Group
Tatung Forever Energy Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advising Kawasaki Heavy Industries, a Japanese public multinational corporation, on several LNG tank and LNG terminal projects in Taiwan.
- Advising Yulon Group on the development of a construction project involving the commercial building of a large shopping mall.
- Advising Tatung Forever Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tatung Co., Ltd., on the sale of its stake in its special purpose vehicle, Sheng Yang Energy Co., Ltd., to Global Renewable Power 1 Co. Ltd.
Taiwan > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Jones Day combines a full, global service with strong construction and projects expertise. The team acts for an impressive range of clients ranging from contractors and design consultants through to land owners and investors. The real estate team advises across industries; investment banking, real estate funds and public and private real estate companies. Jean Kuo and Raymond Wang co-head the practice and they each have extensive expertise encompassing M&A, intellectual property, antitrust, employment, and general corporate and commercial matters. Kuo has also advised several Japanese and European power clients on acquisitions of offshore wind farms in Taiwan.Practice head(s):
Jean Kuo; Raymond Wang
Key clients
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Yulon Group
Tatung Forever Energy Co., Ltd
Taiwan > TMT Tier 2
With market leading M&A capabilities, Jones Day’s TMT department is well equipped to assist clients across the full spectrum of TMT-related industries in high-value, cross-border corporate transactions. The firm is also adept at handling strategic investments and regulatory compliance. Tommy Chen leads the department with 25 years’ corporate law experience and expertise in tech licensing and transfers. He is joined by corporate transactional expert John Lin and Raymond Wang, who routinely advises tech and telecom companies on a wide range of financial mandates. Associates Jeffrey Wang and Peggy Lee are also key members of the team.Practice head(s):
Tommy Chen; John Lin
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Key clients
Yulon Group
Taiwan Cement Corporation
VIA Technologies, Inc.
Catcher Technology Co., Ltd.
Albaugh, LLC
Dyaco International Inc.
Gigamedia Ltd.
Qisda Corporation
Jones Day > Firm Profile
The firm: Jones Day is a global law firm with more than 2,500 lawyers in 42 offices across five continents. The firm is distinguished by: a singular tradition of client service; the mutual commitment to, and the seamless collaboration of, a true partnership; formidable legal talent across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions; and shared professional values that focus on client needs.
Jones Day is an institutional partner for clients who seek counsel that seeks to understand them and their needs; that communicates with clients about their needs and the different tactics available for addressing those needs; that works seamlessly and impressively across offices and practices and with the client; that provides talent and expertise across subject areas and geographies; and that brings commitment and courage to the relationship and its engagements. We are formidable because every partner and every client has the entire global institution at their command and is a high priority of the Firm as a whole. We are true partners, with each other and, even more importantly, with our clients.
Regions of practice
Asia-Pacific: Jones Day has committed substantial resources and capacity to serve each of Asia’s distinct markets, including China, Japan, Singapore and Southeast Asia, as well as Australia. Spread throughout ten offices in the region, the firm’s 250+ lawyers represent clients in practice areas including antitrust, banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and commercial, energy, global disputes, intellectual property, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, real estate, and several others.
The majority of Jones Day’s Asia-based lawyers are admitted to practice local law in their home jurisdictions. Most have practiced in more than one country, enabling Jones Day’s Asia team to render multijurisdictional legal services. Jones Day has been granted a Qualifying Foreign Law Practice license (QFLP) in Singapore.
United States: Surveys repeatedly list Jones Day as one of the most frequently engaged law firms by US corporations for both transactional and disputes matters, and among the leaders in client service. Jones Day’s more than 1,600 lawyers across its 18 US offices collaborate to serve clients across practices and geographies on all major matters that span time-honored practices (antitrust, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, and government regulation) to more recently established and expanded areas (cybersecurity, life sciences, energy, and technology) that specifically address the contemporary challenges of an increasingly complex global business and legal environment.
Europe and Middle East: Jones Day provides a significant presence in Europe that offers clients more than 500 lawyers from its European offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, and Paris. The firm’s lawyers counsel clients in administrative and public law, banking and finance, capital markets, competition law and regulatory, derivatives, market infrastructures, dispute resolution, and investigations.
In the Middle East, more than 20 lawyers are based in the firm’s offices in Dubai and Saudi Arabia. They have accumulated significant experience in most of the region’s key industries and jurisdictions, advising on mergers and acquisitions and corporate transactions, projects and infrastructure, commercial transactions, real estate and construction matters, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
Latin America: Jones Day is one of the leading global law firms serving the Latin American region through its offices in Mexico City and São Paulo, along with attorneys based in key business and legal centers such as New York, Houston, Dallas, Miami, and Madrid. Jones Day’s Latin American experience extends to mergers and acquisitions, investigations and anti-corruption, projects and infrastructure, banking and finance, energy, dispute resolution, business restructuring, private equity and capital markets.
Managing partner: Stephen J Brogan
Asia-Pacific offices: Beijing, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Perth, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, Tokyo
US offices: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Irvine, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Pittsburgh, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington
Europe and Middle East offices: Amsterdam, Brussels, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Paris, Saudi Arabia
Latin America offices: Mexico City, São Paulo
Main areas of practice:
- Antitrust and competition law
- Business and tort litigation
- Business restructuring and reorganization
- Cybersecurity, privacy and data protection
- Employee benefits and executive compensation
- Energy
- Financial markets
- Global disputes
- Government regulation
- Health care and life sciences
- Insurance recovery
- Intellectual property
- Investigations and white-collar defense
- Issues and appeals
- Labor and employment
- M&A
- Private equity
- Real estate
- Securities litigation and SEC enforcement
- State Attorney General enforcement, investigations and litigation
- Tax
- Technology
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Gregory M. Shumaker |
- Corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Intellectual property