Dentons regularly handles complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions. The team is led by James Hsiao, who advises on investments, acquisitions, and financial structuring for both international and domestic clients across the consumer goods, energy, banking, and financial services sectors. Chengkai Wang has particular expertise in acquisition matters and subsidiary formation. Iting Huang is also recommended.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • 'Dentons' M&A team could speak both in English and Chinese, and they know Taiwan market which make them have unique advantage to provide their professional service to Chinese and Asian customers. James Hsiao is smart and understand our needs. He could easily catch our point and provide his suggestions to deal with our issue. Iting Huang is responsible and accountable to our case who is working hard to delivery our legal product on due time under time pressure.'
  • 'The team upholds high ethical standards, earning client trust. Diverse Talent: A varied team strengthens advisory capabilities and cultural insight.'
  • 'The team's lawyers are technically excellent, approachable, and committed to client success. They deliver creative and adaptive approaches to legal challenges and prioritise continuous learning to stay ahead. The partners offer strategic vision and deep industry experience. Associates and partners are responsive and proactive.'
  • 'Dentons stands out for global connectivity, innovation, and high client satisfaction compared to peers. The lawyers are technically excellent, business-minded, and dedicated to client success. As a team, they show that teamwork and cross-disciplinary expertise can yield holistic solutions.'
  • 'Dentons retains a client-focused approach. They are proactive, responsive, and offer tailored solutions with clear, practical advice. They also offer innovative delivery, utilising advanced legal technology to enhance efficiency, transparency, and collaboration. They also offer flexible billing, providing alternative, transparent fee arrangements that support long-term partnerships.'
  • 'The team at Dentons have comprehensive expertise ranging from full-service legal support across corporate and regulatory matters in Taiwan and beyond. They maintain global and local strength by combining their international resources with deep local market insight for seamless cross-border service.'

Key clients

  • PCHome
  • DeDiKatE Co. Ltd.
  • Cushman & Wakefield Limited

Work highlights

Advised PC Home in its private placement of new shares amounting to approximately US$75 million.
Advised DeDiKatE Co. Ltd. in the acquisition of SOGO by Dümmen Orange Co. Ltd. from DÜMMEN ORANGE HOLDING B.V.
Advised Cushman & Wakefield Limited, a leader in global commercial real estate services, in corporate restructuring and the establishment of new entities in Taiwan.
Practice head

James Hsiao

Other key lawyers

Chengkai Wang; Iting Huang