Baker McKenzie’s TMT practice advises both domestic and foreign clients across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the UK. Serving government entities and clients active in the consumer goods, technology, and automotive sectors, the team is co-led by Louis Hsieh, who specialises in telecommunications law and satellite communications licensing. Sean Shish focuses on information security, data privacy, and e-commerce compliance, and his expertise also encompasses privacy policies, transaction SMS updates, Taiwan’s data privacy law, regulations related to AI mapping, and post-data breach reporting. Kevin Wang and H. Henry Chang are also key members of the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm's most significant strength lies in its consistent and reliable performance. While many firms tout their expertise, Baker and McKenzie (Taiwan) consistently delivers a high-quality work product that is both accurate and well-executed. This reliability is a cornerstone of our relationship and a primary reason we continue to engage their services.'
- 'We find that the team possesses a solid foundation of professional knowledge, which is sufficient to handle the vast majority of our legal needs.'
- 'Their advice is practical, addressing the business context of our issues rather than just the legal theory. The firm’s responsiveness is another key capability; they consistently provide timely communications and rapid turnarounds on our requests.'
- 'The practice is notable for its collaborative approach. The team works seamlessly together, ensuring that information is shared efficiently and that all members are up to date on our matters. This internal cooperation makes our external experience far smoother and more predictable.'
- 'Sean Shih is recommended.'
- 'Baker McKenzie Taipei stands out for its strong international outlook and ability to seamlessly support multinational corporations like ours. Their cross-border perspective and fluent, professional communication make them unique in the Taiwan market.'
Key clients
- Porsche AG
- Viasat, Inc.
- HGC Global Communications (UK) Limited
- Homeplus Digital Co., Ltd.
- Egis Technology Inc.
Work highlights
Represented a client in the asset deal to acquire Mobile Business from a Swedish tech company.
Advised a client on the Telecommunications law assessment for Porsche Connect Services in Taiwan and implemented its Remote Service localisation project in Taiwan.
Advised HGC Global Communications (Taiwan) Limited on Direct Inward Dialling Service License issues.
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Practice head
H. Henry Chang; Louis Hsieh
Other key lawyers
Kevin Wang; Sean Shish