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Taiwan > Capital markets Tier 1

Leveraging its international reputation for financial market work, Jones Day‘s Taipei capital markets practice assists some of the region’s leading corporates and financial institutions on high-yield debt offerings, private placements, and securities exchange listings. Practice head Raymond Wang is a prolific advisor to numerous foreign issuers considering IPOs on either the TSWE or OTC Exchanges. Peggy Lee is noted for her broad experience in capital market transactions, including hybrid debt offerings, PIPEs, and open market purchases. Yen-Chen Chen is also recommended. All named lawyers are based in Taipei.

Taiwan > Corporate and M&A Tier 1

Jones Day‘s Taipei office boasts one of the strongest and most active corporate practices in the market. Jointly led by the highly experienced Tommy Chen and John Lin, the team acts for an extensive roster of blue-chip multinationals and mid-market Taiwanese companies on high-value, frequently cross-border M&A mandates. In recent months, tender offers and take-privates have emerged as key work streams for the group, especially in the fields of semiconductors, electric vehicles, and renewable energy. Raymond Wang acts for public and private companies in a range of corporate and commercial matters, while Jean Kuo handles cross-border transactions with a strong competition approval aspect. Peggy Lee is noted for her knowledge of corporate governance codes. All named lawyers are based in Taipei.

Taiwan > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Jones Day fields one of the strongest contentious practices in the market. Working closely with the corporate group, the team works with a myriad of high-profile domestic and foreign clients on cross-border, often multi-jurisdictional disputes. Former civil and criminal judge Jason Chen brings to bear a wealth of experience in commercial arbitrations, and cases regarding hostile takeovers and breaches of securities law. Ming-Wei Lo routinely handles white collar criminal proceedings arising from allegations of insider trading, financial statement misrepresentations, and breach of trust. Simon Yu has a niche in food safety litigation, working on class-action product liability defences and catastrophic accident disputes, often supported by Chen-Gang Yen. Marianne Chao is noted for cross-border arbitrations for clients in financial services, and infrastructure.

Taiwan > Intellectual property Tier 1

Jones Day‘s position as one of the foremost IP practices in the market is underpinned by its extensive client base and robust capabilities in multiparty, cross-border engagements. The team is especially strong in patent and trade secret work, both in the domestic market and on mandates concerning US and mainland Chinese entities. The practice is jointly led by three partners: IP law committee director Jason Chen; trademark and privacy policy specialist Po-Chien Chen, and Simon Yu, who regularly handles cross-border copyright infringement matters. Barry Lai is recommended for his knowledge of the software, circuits, and electronic component industries.

Taiwan > Projects and energy Tier 1

Jones Day acts for many of the region’s leading construction companies and power suppliers on a variety of cross-border construction, infrastructure, and energy projects.  Marianne Chao routinely leads multiple offshore wind farm acquisitions, and advises major transnational oil and gas companies on both exploration and supply projects.  Raymond Wang is also noted for his cross-border experience in offshore wind M&A, and energy sector SPV divestments. Jean Kuo regularly advises the firm’s Japanese clientele on infrastructure projects and joint ventures with government-owned enterprises in the chemical and energy arenas. Peggy Lee is experienced in energy M&A, private equity, and general corporate governance. All named lawyers are based in Taipei.

Taiwan > Real estate and construction Tier 1

Jones Day boasts one of the foremost real estate and construction practices in the market. Drawing on the firm’s significant international footprint, the Taipei team advises a slew of foreign and Taiwanese developers and institutional investors on advisory and transactional issues. Marianne Chao‘s diverse practice encompasses construction, infrastructure, and energy, representing a full spectrum of stakeholders on biddings, negotiations, and contractual disputes. Raymond Wang is noted for his experience in commercial developments and cross-border real estate deals, while Jean Kuo is a key contact for Japanese clients with significant interests in energy and chemical sector assets. Peggy Lee is also recommended.

Taiwan > TMT Tier 1

Jones Day‘s market-leading TMT practice draws on the firm’s far-reaching international platform to advise on cross-border mandates in a host of markets. The team is highly regarded by clients for its broad capabilities, ranging from day-to-day advisory mandates for media and telecoms players, to high-value M&A and strategic investments. Two partners oversee the department: seasoned tech licensing and transfer expert Tommy Chen, and transactional specialist John Lin. Raymond Wang routinely handles share swaps, public tender offers, and take-privates for tech and telecom companies, while Jeffrey Wang is recommended for his knowledge of corporate governance and experience in broadcasting deals.

Taiwan > Banking and finance Tier 2

Jones Day‘s stature in the region ensures that they are routinely engaged by a number of leading banks and financial services corporations on syndicated loan arrangements, bond issuances, and other debt financing matters. Practice head Raymond Wang specialises in banking M&A, share swaps, and IPOs for foreign issuers seeking a listing on the TWSE or TPEx. Yen-Chen Chen is experienced in a range of capital market transactions, cross-border investments, and financial market disputes.