K&L Gates > Taipei, Taiwan > Firm Profile

K&L Gates Offices

K&L Gates
30/F, 95 DUN HUA S. ROAD, SEC. 2
TAIPEI 106
Taiwan
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K&L Gates > The Legal 500 Rankings

Taiwan > Corporate and M&A Tier 1

K&L Gates advises on local and cross-border M&A transactions for clients in the energy, infrastructure, resources, healthcare, industrial and manufacturing, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and technology sectors. Within the team, James Chen is noted for his record advising on large cross-border M&A; managing partner Jacqueline Fu displays both depth and expertise in advising on the incorporation and management of foreign-owned entities. Billy Chen is recommended for joint ventures, public offerings and private placements, and structuring start-up companies. Owen Chio's recent caseloads include advising on acquisitions, restructuring and corporate compliance matters.

Practice head(s):

James Chen; Jacqueline Fu

Other key lawyers:

Billy Chen; Owen Chio; Joseph Tseng

Testimonials

‘They helped me to conduct an M&A deal. They are professional and gave me suggestions regarding structure, terms and schedule.’

‘Joseph Tseng pointed out the terms that needed to be discussed and gave me concrete ideas on how to fight back. Joseph works efficiently. That helps a lot.’

Key clients

Cloud Mile Inc.

BPEA EQT

Northville Limited

Shan-Loong Transportation Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Advising Cloud Mile Inc. on its Series C fund-raising and its Taiwan IPO.
  • Advised BPEA EQT on its recent investment in Klook, a Hong Kong-based online booking platform for travel and leisure experiences in Asia.
  • Acting for Northville Limited in its investment in new shares and acquisition of old shares, and becoming the management team in Wave Power Renewables Limited in the development of wave energy technology and projects.

Taiwan > Capital markets Tier 2

Showcasing significant strength for convertible bonds and note issuance, the capital markets offering at K&L Gates has a strong presence in Taiwan. It advises local transportation, AI and cloud technology, semiconductor, software, biotech companies and electronics manufacturers. The team is also noted for working across complex jurisdictions including the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands. The team is jointly led by James Chen and Jacqueline Fu.

Practice head(s):

James Chen; Jacqueline Fu

Other key lawyers:

Billy Chen

Key clients

Cloud Mile Inc.

Shan-Loong Transportation Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Advised Cloud Mile Inc. on its Series-C fundraising and its Taiwan IPO.

Taiwan > Intellectual property Tier 3

K&L Gates > Firm Profile

The Firm: K&L Gates has seven offices that are strategically located in major financial and commercial centers across Asia. Our full-service Asia-based team is closely integrated with the firm’s offices in Australia, Europe, South America, and the United States. The collaboration across our global platform, coupled with our focus on long-term relationship building, allows us to effectively advise our clients on a national and global basis.

We established our presence in Asia by opening our Hong Kong office in 1996. Today, we are strategically located in key financial and commercial centers throughout Asia. We have lawyers on the ground in Beijing, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, and Tokyo. In 2019, we further expanded our capabilities in Singapore by combining with Singapore law firm Straits Law Practice LLC, creating K&L Gates Straits Law LLC and becoming one of a few international law firms in Singapore with the capability to advise clients on Singapore law and cross-border legal issues. The combined firm has bolstered our disputes, corporate, funds, and banking and finance service offerings and further opened our global platform to clients across Southeast Asia. We also have designated India, Indonesia, and Malaysia practices, allowing our capabilities to span beyond our physical office locations.

Through our integrated network of offices, we are positioned to advise both domestic and international clients throughout Asia Pacific and beyond. Our lawyers understand the legal challenges that clients face today, and they have the experience to respond to those needs creatively and efficiently. Our on-the-ground experience, knowledge, and networks in each market enable us to give clients valuable insights into local policies and practices. We have advised local and multinational companies at every stage of their development in Asia, from local start-ups, to mid-sized overseas companies looking to enter the market or mid-sized regional companies looking for outbound opportunities, to experienced global businesses with well-established operations in the region. We also regularly advise local governments, NGOs, educational institutions, financial institutions, and other key market players. To learn more about our service offerings, visit klgates.com/services.

Offices

Asia: Beijing, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo. Australia: Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney. Europe: Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, Frankfurt, London, Luxembourg, Milan, Munich, Paris. Middle East: Doha, Dubai. United States: Austin, Boston, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Worth, Harrisburg, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York, Newark, Orange County, Palo Alto, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Research Triangle Park, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, D.C., Wilmington. South America: Sao Paulo.