K&L Gates > Taipei, Taiwan > Firm Profile

K&L Gates > The Legal 500 Rankings

Taiwan > Corporate and M&A Tier 1

K&L Gates enjoys a stellar reputation among its diverse roster of clients for cross-border M&A, restructurings, and other corporate and commercial transactions. Drawing on the firm’s strong presence in the Asia-Pacific region, the team is regularly engaged by both domestic and foreign companies seeking assistance on overseas IPOs and cross-border deals in regulated sectors. Practice head Jacqueline Fu is highly experienced in transnational restructurings and acquisitions for clients in tech and life sciences. James Chen frequently works with businesses and investors looking to enter the PRC market via joint ventures and expansion projects, while Billy Chen is a go-to advisor for fast-growth companies in the fintech and AI space. Owen Chio and Joseph Tseng are noted for their capabilities in the energy space, with Chio concentrating on oil and gas transactions while Tseng focuses on renewables and biotech companies.

Taiwan > Capital markets Tier 2

K&L Gates regularly advises domestic and international investment banks, asset managers, and issuers on the full gamut of capital market matters. Drawing on the firm’s ample international resources and specific regional strengths, the team is well placed to handle a range of multi-jurisdictional instructions, including debt and equity offerings, bond issuances, and regulatory analyses. Many of the firm’s multinational clients turn to Jacqueline Fu for advice on cross-strait acquisitions, preferred stock transactions, and delistings. Joseph Tseng concentrates on equity financing transactions on behalf of fast-growth companies in the tech and biotech sector, while James Chen frequently assists clients with Regulation S offerings. Billy Chen is recommended for his capabilities in cross-border capital market deals.

Taiwan > Dispute resolution Tier 2

A host of clients from the worlds of energy, IT, and financial services rely on K&L Gates for assistance in all manner of commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, and enforcement proceedings. Over the course of the past year, the team has advised on toxic tort litigations, construction disputes, white collar investigations, and government procurement matters. Shilin Huang represents local and international businesses in arbitrations administered under a diverse range of official bodies, including the ICC, the CIETAC, and the Chinese Arbitration Association. Lu-Shin Lee focuses on commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution.