Jones Day, led by Tommy Chen, John Lin, and Jean Kuo, advises multinational companies and mid-market Taiwanese firms across various industries on complex M&A transactions, including handling hostile takeovers and addressing corporate governance issues. Lin specialises in acquisitions, equity investments, external debt financing, and corporate governance matters. Kuo is recognised for her expertise in cross-border M&A, including foreign investments, financing transactions, regulatory compliance, and transactional negotiations. Kuo frequently acts for clients in the renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind, as well as in the airline industry. Peggy Lee focuses on acquisitions in the electronics, coal mining, and airline sectors.
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Testimonials
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- 'Jones Day has a strong network and teamwork across various locations, bringing together lawyers who specialise in different fields, enabling it to provide clients with integrated and comprehensive advice.'
- 'Jones Day's M&A team are great at project management with excellent expertise and experience.'
- 'Tommy Chen and John Lin, both partners at Jones Day, are the key leaders driving Jones Day's awesome M&A practice.'
Key clients
- Walsin Lihwa Corporation
- Yulon Group
- Darfon Electronics Corp.
- Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
- Sherex Fastening Solutions (Taiwan)
- Dyaco International Inc.
- Gigamedia Ltd.
- Albaugh, LLC
- Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
- Universal Vision Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
- Gudeng Precision Industrial Co., Ltd.
- Yageo Corporation
Work highlights
Advised Mitsui on its JPY 260 billion (approx. USD 1.7 billion) investment, loan and guarantee into a JPY 540 billion (approx. USD 3.6 billion) project financing for two Taiwan offshore wind projects.
Advised Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd., the world's largest bicycle designer and manufacturer, on its acquisition of certain key assets and businesses of the Stages Cycling brand.
Advised Darfon Electronics, a Taiwanese listed electronics group, also known as the owner of the e-bike brand BESV, on its acquisition of 80% of the shares in GROFA Action Sports GmbH in Bad Camberg, Germany.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Tommy Chen; John Lin; Jean Kuo
Other key lawyers
Peggy Lee