Baker McKenzie is recognised for its strength in dispute resolution within the Taiwanese market. The team acts for both domestic and international clients across the telecommunications, electronics, semiconductor, automotive, and financial sectors, and it is led by Anna Hwang, 'a litigator at the very top of her game', and Henry Chang. Hwang focuses on family law, real estate disputes, restructuring-related matters, and claims involving bankruptcy and fraudulent conduct, with support from Robert Lee. Chien-Hung Lai regularly advises on bankruptcy proceedings and matrimonial disputes involving asset division, and Terrence Wang is also a key member.
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Testimonials
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- 'Baker McKenzie is hands down the best litigation team in Taiwan. They have huge experience in dealing with complex issues and are extremely efficient.'
- 'Anna Hwang is a very tough litigator who fights hard for her clients. Chien-Hung Lai is exceptionally bright and very easy to deal with. Robert Lee has a fantastic command of the details and is full of creative ideas to advance his clients' cases.'
- 'Baker McKenzie Taiwan is leading on some of the top commercial and trust cases in the region and further afield. They are a go-to in Taiwan for sure. Anna Hwang is a strong leader of the team who takes no prisoners and has an incredible eye for detail on top of having an enviable memory.'
- 'Chien-Hung Lai has excellent instincts and is always able to distil the issues down to what really matters. Robert Lee is phenomenally well organised and excellent with clients.'
- 'I have deep trust in the Baker McKenzie Taiwan dispute resolution team, particularly in my case leader, Anna Hwang. Her professionalism, strategic insight, and integrity truly set her apart. Anna is not only deeply involved in every stage of the case but also provides clear guidance and leadership with a strong ethical foundation.'
- 'The Baker McKenzie Taipei team consistently demonstrated exceptional foresight, planning ahead of each development and providing timely strategic advice. They also played a key role in leading seamlessly with foreign counsel teams, ensuring alignment across jurisdictions. The team’s proactive approach and their ability to understand both the legal and practical dimensions of the dispute gave me great confidence throughout the process.'
Key clients
- Wang Family (Yung-Tsai Wang Estate)
- Wang Family (Yung-Tsai Wang's Second Family)
- Chung-Hwa Construction Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Robert Lee
Practice head
Anna Hwang; Henry Chang
Other key lawyers
Chien-Hung Lai; Robert Lee; Terrence Wang