Baker McKenzie advises both domestic and international clients on a wide range of capital market transactions, including listings of stocks, convertible bonds, and global depositary receipts (GDRs). The team also provides regulatory counsel on tender offers and share swaps in M&A. The team is jointly led by Wen-Yen Kang and Alex Chiang. Chiang has significant experience acting as counsel in offerings of global depositary shares and common shares for both international and domestic issuers, with a strong focus on the semiconductor, tech, and engineering sectors. Mark Tu advises on the full spectrum of capital market matters, while Julia King specialises in bond exchange transactions. Sophia Huang is also a notable member of the team.
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Key clients
- GlobalWafers Co., Ltd.
- Cathay Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
- Alchip Technologies Limited
- Sino-American Silicon Products Inc.
- Bora Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
- TS Lines Ltd.
- Airoha Technology Corp.
Work highlights
Acted as Taiwanese counsel to GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. (the issuer) for its offering of global depositary shares (GDSs) listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Acted as Taiwanese counsel to Cathay Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (the guarantor) and Cathay Life Singapore Pte. Ltd. (its issuer) for its offering of subordinated bonds listed on the Singapore Exchange.
Acted as Taiwanese counsel to Alchip Technologies Limited (the issuer) for its offering of global depositary shares (GDSs) listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sophia Huang
Practice head
Wen-Yen Kang; Alex Chiang;
Other key lawyers
Julia King; Mark Tu; Sophia Huang