Next Generation Partners

Leading Associates

TMT in Taiwan

Baker McKenzie

The team at Baker McKenzie remains at the forefront of the industry with a strong practice spanning regulatory, licensing and commercial disputes. The firm’s impressive client roster features major multinational organisations, private companies, banks, technology companies and retailers. The team is led by Taipei-based duo Henry Chang and Louis Hsieh. Hsieh has experience handling data protection matters and excels at advising domestic and international TMT entities on M&A transactions and regulatory matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Henry Chang; Louis Hsieh


Principaux clients

Cradlepoint Inc.


Taiwan Web Service Corporation


Digital Services SG Four Pte Ltd.


Jen Han Capital Co., Ltd.


Keysight Technologies


American Express


The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Digital Services SG Four Pte Ltd. to file for bankruptcy for its Taiwanese subsidiary in Taiwanese courts.
  • Assisted Taiwan Web Service Corporation with generating the bilingual terms of use specifically for the AI Foundry Service.
  • Acted for Cradlepoint Inc. to review local legal and compliance issues regarding all aspects of providing their information service.

Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law

The team at Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law has a strong reputation in the TMT sector which is evidenced by its ability to handle a wide variety of issues for multinational companies. The firm regularly handles a broad range of matters including licensing, litigation, privacy statements, policy creation, corporate and M&A transactions. It seamlessly integrates multiple disciplines into the advice offered to its clients including data privacy, cyber security, regulatory compliance and AI law. The firm is headed by Ken-Ying Tseng, and is supported by Vick Chien who focuses on info-communication and media sectors,

Responsables de la pratique:

Ken-Ying Tseng


Autres avocats clés:

Vick Chien


Les références

‘Due to the team work structure and well leadership from the senior members, we could feel all the advice that came from them were through a very thorough internal alignment. The team has great discipline that they always come with good preparation. The lawyer has knowledge with regards to the regulatory, industry practice and customer needs.’

‘It was such a delight to work with Vick Chien, he is a trust-worthy leader and very hands-on. It’s such a blessing to have him supporting our business. ’

‘Ken-Ying Tseng’s deep understanding of the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of technology, media, and telecommunications law has been invaluable. He is not only knowledgeable but also incredibly responsive and proactive in addressing our legal needs.’

Principaux clients

Far Eastone Telecommunications, Co., Ltd.


LINE Corporation


AGB Nielsen Media Research


CHOCO Media Co., Limited


Metadream


Facebook


NETFLIX Services Taiwan Limited


Gogoro


Microsoft


JDW Co., Ltd.


Taiwan Network Information Center


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted FET with its merger transaction with APT and their merger filing.
  • Acted for Metadream in its launch of “Boundee” app in the region.
  • Assisted JDW CO., Ltd, a taxi-matching platform with the brand of “LINETAXI” in the issuance of new shares and preparation of the relevant transaction documents.

Eiger

The TMT team at Eiger is a popular choice among technology companies which it advises on compliance, data protection, licensing and general corporate and commercial matters. The team is led by the highly regarded John Eastwood, who has notable experience in advising major digital marketing, technology, e-commerce, and fintech companies. Nathan Snyder is also a key name to note for cybersecurity matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

John Eastwood


Autres avocats clés:

Heather Hsiao; Nathan Synder


Les références

‘The team is excellent. The service provided is highly qualified and managed to deliver very satisfactory work results even in the case of low budget constraints. Uncomplicated and more goal-oriented work than others. The billing team is very organized. ’

‘We have been working with John Eastwood for many years. John is a very pleasant contact who, in addition to his legal knowledge, also keeps an eye on the business challenges of his clients. He is extremely well connected throughout the region. We would also like to make a special mention of his team, who have also supported us for some time with exemplary commitment and very good work results. ’

‘Eiger is my go-to law firm for TMT matters arising in Taiwan. Good team, punctual advice, fairly priced, excellent practical commercial awareness, peerless technical knowledge.’

Principaux clients

Apryse


Lenovo


Divx


Conair


Dolby


 


Principaux dossiers


Jones Day

Working closely with its offices in a number of East Asian countries, the team at Jones Day acts on a wide variety of matters including litigation and supply agreement disputes, regulatory, competition, and M&A transactions. The team is jointly led by M&A specialists John Lin and Tommy Chen. Recent mandates include advising Yulon Finance Corporation on its investment in JDW Co and its joint operation of JDW with Line Taiwan, and representing a software company in a licensing and maintenance transaction.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tommy Chen; John Lin


Autres avocats clés:

Peggy Lee; Jeffrey Wang


Principaux clients

Yulon Group


Taiwan Cement Corporation


VIA Technologies, Inc.


Catcher Technology Co., Ltd.


Albaugh, LLC


Dyaco International Inc.


Gigamedia Ltd.


Qisda Corporation


Principaux dossiers


Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law

With its longstanding reputation as one of the largest firms in Taiwan, Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law continues to have a strong hold within the TMT sectors, advising multinational clients on their entry into the Taiwanese market. Recent highlights include advising major PRC software and technology consumer electronics companies on their entrance into Taiwan and subsequent compliance matters. The team is jointly led by George Lin and David Lee, who split their time between Taipei and Kaohsiung. Lee has a wealth of experience in gaming, gambling, financial sandbox, cryptocurrency, blockchain and fintech.

Responsables de la pratique:

George Lin; David Lee


Autres avocats clés:

Henry Lin


Les références

‘The firm has a great response to legal issues and research resources to clients as well as government’s requests. Collaboration and coordination are most impressed potential.

‘George Lin is the key partner to sense the innovative opportunities. David Lee is a great coordinator in many cases. Henry Lin has potential specialities in the virtual assets area. ’

Principaux clients

National Communications Commission


Civil Aeronautics Administration


Principaux dossiers


Dentons

Leveraging its broad global network of offices, Dentons advises some of the largest conglomerates operating across multiple jurisdictions in the TMT space. Within the team, Yachi Huang and Chengkai Wang are TMT and data privacy specialists who also have significant experience in corporate and employment matters. Herman Lin handles litigation whilst Shu-Chuan Lin advises on IP and data privacy matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Herman Lin; Chengkai Wang; Yachi Huang; Shu-Chuan Lin


Les références

Shuchuan Lin is very responsive and client-oriented.’

Principaux clients

Condé Nast


Express Technologies Ltd.


IC Broadcasting Company Limited.


Roku Holdings, Inc. / Purple Tag (Taiwan) Ltd.


Believe International / Believe Taiwan, Inc.


Global Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.


Sonos, Inc.


BT Tech CO., LTD.


Digitimes Inc.


Spring Film Production Co., Ltd.


Deep Sound Inc.


AutoNavi Software Co., Ltd.


Lightsource BP


PSK Group / PSKAsia


TCAM Development House Co., Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Condé Nast Taiwan on IP rights issues, reviewed supplier agreements, and handled corporate matters related to the daily operations of their Taiwan office.
  • Provided comprehensive legal advisory to IC Broadcasting Company Limited, operator of the notable IC Voice radio station, on a variety of operational aspects, including contracts for program hosting and recording collaborations, ensuring compliance within the media law landscape.
  • Assisted Roku Holdings, Inc. with its Taiwanese subsidiary’s investment approval, incorporation, multiple capital increases, and changes in legal representation and office location, alongside engagement with local regulators.

Guo Ju Law Firm

Guo Ju Law Firm regularly advises government agencies on their technology developments; it also increasingly advises companies to enact digital transformation of their services. The team is jointly led by Paul Chu and Ingrid Tsai who has a wealth of experience in data protection and advising the government on technology rollouts.

Responsables de la pratique:

Paul Chu; Ingrid Tsai


Les références

‘Guo Ju team can always provide advice that meets our needs and can precisely solve our legal problems.’

Principaux clients

Woheng Legal Support


Hualien County Digital Points System Planning Proposal


Certificate Authority of MOI


eCloudvalley Digital Technology Co., Ltd.


AuthMe Co., Ltd.


Information Service Industry Association of R.O.C. (CISA)


CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD.


Taipei Computer Association


Department of Commerce, MOEA


Digital Governance Association


Taiwan Digital Transformation Promote Alliance


Ministry of the Interior


Microprogram Information Co.,Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Ministry of Education with the establishment of the operative procedure of inspection of cyber security and other related system.
  • Advised Fiscal Information Agency, Ministry of Finance on the legal issues and information auditing methods related to the traders’ information concatenation mode of the application of the electronic invoice application Interface (API).
  • Provided legal counsel and assistance to Microprogram Information Co., Ltd., offering guidance on various legal matters and aiding in the revision of contracts to effectively manage both legal and commercial risks.

Innovatus Law

Innovatus Law regularly advises on risk management, data protection, compliance and digital transformation. It has a particular strength in advising fintech clients. Tsai-Wen Yang is noted for her expertise in information law as well as data protection, electronic payment and digital signature technology, and regulatory advice about issues arising in corporate digital transformation. Jamie Yang and Marine Yang are also key names to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jamie Yang; Tsai-Wen Yang; Marine Yang


Principaux clients

ROBO WEB TECH Corporation


Yii Cultural Enterprise Co., Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised ROBO Web Tech Corporation on legal issues, including third-party payment regulation compliance, data protection and new application implementation when developing the platform service for P2P loans.
  • Advised Yii Cultural Enterprise on all legal aspects of its transition from a photography studio to a successful e-commerce boutique platform, including personal data protection, IP, content regulation and consumer protection.