Praised as ‘excellent in all respects’, the corporate, M&A and PE team at Baker McKenzie has a strong footing in the Taiwanese market and dominates the industry. The multi-jurisdictional team regularly advises on M&A, disposals, reverse acquisitions, divestitures, and hostile takeovers, and is increasingly handling ESG matters. The team is spearheaded by Kevin Wang, who regularly advises on complex mergers and acquisition transactions, related merger filings, foreign investment matters and international trade, and Hao-Ray Hu who is noted for assisting financial services companies in license applications, post-acquisition integration and bancassurance transactions. Michael Wong advises on the tax aspects of transactions whilst Gwyneth Gu is noted for inbound and outbound cross-border transactions including green energy-related deals. Mark Tu and Julia King are also recommended.

As a leading corporate and M&A player in the Taiwan market, Jones Day regularly act as part of a global team to handle big-ticket cross-border transactions. With a particular strength in the energy sector, the team is jointly led by Tommy Chen, John Lin and Jean Kuo. Chen advises on cross-border and local M&As, joint ventures, and hostile takeovers. Lin is experienced in leveraged buyouts, share swaps, spin-offs, joint ventures, and going private transactions. The highly regarded Kuo counts Japanese companies as her major clients. Peggy Lee and Raymond Wang also remain integral to the team.

K&L Gates advises on local and cross-border M&A transactions for clients in the energy, infrastructure, resources, healthcare, industrial and manufacturing, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and technology sectors. Within the team, James Chen is noted for his record advising on large cross-border M&A; managing partner Jacqueline Fu displays both depth and expertise in advising on the incorporation and management of foreign-owned entities. Billy Chen is recommended for joint ventures, public offerings and private placements, and structuring start-up companies. Owen Chio's recent caseloads include advising on acquisitions, restructuring and corporate compliance matters.

Frequently working with the largest global law firms to advise on cross-border transactions, the team at Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law handles multimillion-dollar M&A transactions for clients in technology, consumer goods, and the e-commerce sector. M&A expert Patricia Lin leads the team with recently promoted partner Derrick Yang who has notable experience in cross-border M&A and tax. Recent highlights include advising on a series of de-SPAC transitions and stock market listings. James Chen, Ken-Ying Tseng and Chi Lee are also recommended.

The team at Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law offers a full service to its wide roster of clientsincluding transportation companies, telecoms, pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers and car manufacturers. Frequently dealing with complex PRC-linked and domestic transactions, it advises on the full gamut of transactions including contract and trade union negotiations, acquisitions, procurement, and commercial transactions. The well regarded George Lin advises on M&A transactions for banks, financial institutions and insurance companies whilst also assisting clients to structure and restructure complex offshore and onshore corporate entities.

The team at Dentons regularly advises investment banks, international asset managers, as well as technology and retail manufacturers. The team advises on acquisitions, strategic buyouts, restructurings, tax and agreement negotiation. James Hsiao leads the team and advises on cross border transactions, offering expertise in handling regional joint venture and acquisition mandates.

DTT Attorneys-At-Law advises under Deloitte’s global network and is known for its expertise advising public and private companies on inbound and outbound investments. The team’s co-heads consist of Justin Chen  alongside Ingrid Chen who specialises in corporate investments, M&A, capital market, securities, and general corporate matters. Show Chen advises on contract and joint venture review, foreign direct investment, and disputes arising from corporate transactions. Sungmei Hsiung, David Lin and Jones Lin are also key names to note.

With a roster of clients that impressively include some of the largest American conglomerates, global fast-food chains and fashion companies, the team at Eiger  continues to handle a steady flow of corporate and M&A mandates. The team is jointly led by John Eastwood  who has notable experience in the technology, shipping, logistics, and telecoms industry and Heather Hsiao.

The team at Formosan Brothers Attorneys at Law advises on a broad range of matters including deal structuring, and due diligence for joint ventures, share transfers, spin-offs, and partial or complete takeovers. The team is spearheaded by Terry Tu and Teresa Pan, both are experienced in tax, employment, equity finance issues, real estate and regulatory matters.

The team at Innovatus Law counts major tech companies, Twiwanese public companies in financial services and emerging technology industries, government agencies, startups and private and venture capital firms as its main clients. The team is jointly led by co-foundign partners Marine Yang and Chia-heng Seetoo, and the recently promoted partner Sonia Sun.

Lexcel Partners advises a diverse range of clients ranging from banks, airlines, and fashion brands to international supermarkets, insurance companies and private equity firms. It regularly advises on contract negotiation, regulatory and compliance, antitrust, IP and restructuring matters. New York and Taiwan dual qualified Mike Lu and Stacy Lo  jointly lead the team which also includes the highly regarded Echo Yeh.

Chen & Lin Attorneys-at-Law's client roster features a large number of domestic companies and startups. Jennifer Wang and Ying-Yi Lee are the main contacts, and recently advised sales and purchase and M&A transactions.

Guo Ju Law Firm regularly advises on market entry across a wide variety of sectors. The team is led by Alex Hsin who is dual qualified to practice in both China and Taiwan. Hsin regularly advises on China- and Hong Kong-related transactions.

The team at Nishimura & Asahi has particular strength in assisting Japanese companies with their investments in Taiwan, and is equally adept at handling large domestic M&A deals. The practice is led by Tokyo-based Ing-Chian Sun.