Mergers & Acquisitions
- Mergers, share swaps, equity and asset investments, and acquisitions
- Spin-offs and corporate restructurings
- Public tender offers and privatization delistings
- Legal due diligence
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) applications and government approvals
Capital Markets
- IPO and SPO projects for domestic and foreign companies
- ECB and GDR offering projects for Taiwan listing companies
- Conduct legal due diligence and issue Taiwan legal opinions for listing on foreign stock exchanges
- Domestic and offshore private equity fund formation and investments
- Legal consultation on securities laws and regulations
- Structure and advise on special purpose securities and derivative transactions
Antitrust & Competition Law
- Legal Analysis and Advice on Mergers, Concerted Action, Resale Pricing, Trade Restrictions, Advertising, Multi-level Marketing, Corporate Sending Warning Letters, and Trade Dress Infringement Issues
- Domestic and International Investigations and Litigation related to Fair Trade Act
- Merger Filings and Applications for Mergers, Concerted Action and Multi-level Marketing
- Assist in formulating Rules and Policies for Companies and review contracts in accordance with Fair Trade Act and related rules
Investments & Financing
- Drafting Bilingual (Mandarin and English) Legal Documents and Providing Legal Opinions on Syndicated Loans
- Structuring and Drafting Bilingual (Mandarin and English) Legal Documents for Project Finance and Structured Finance
- Drafting Bilingual (Mandarin and English) Legal Documents and Providing Legal Opinions on Derivative Financial Products
- Regulatory Compliance Advisory Services for Financial Holding Companies, Institutions and Banks
Real Estate & Infrastructure
- Consultation and advice on investment, purchase, sale, and sale-leaseback of office buildings, department stores, hospitals, residential properties, factories, factory offices, and hotels
- Legal advisory services for public tenders of real estate
- Consultation on real estate financing and establishment of secured interests
- Design of trust and custodial structures for real estate transactions
- Drafting and reviewing sale and purchase agreements, joint construction agreements, lease agreements, trust agreements, custodial agreements, property management contracts, and tender documents
- Dispute resolution for real estate-related conflicts
- Legal due diligence and regulatory and tax advisory services for real estate properties
- Comprehensive planning for major public projects bidding and investment projects
- Review, drafting, and negotiation of construction contract documents
- Handling construction disputes, including arbitration, litigation, objections, appeals, and mediation
- Legal analysis and advice on real estate project financing
Securitization
- Structuring arrangements and legal consultation for asset securitization and real estate securitization
- Legal due diligence for trust properties
- Structuring arrangements for transfer of trust beneficiary rights
- Drafting trust agreements and management contracts
Fund & Private Placement
- Establishment of offshore private equity funds, drafting related investment agreements and legal documents
- Fund structuring design and legal consultation
- Analysis of investment structures and optimal organizational setups
Energy & ESG
- Advisory services on energy regulations
- Establishment of energy business operations in Taiwan
- Review and negotiation of contracts related to energy businesses
- Investment, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector
- Project financing
- Dispute resolution for energy businesses (litigation and arbitration)
- Energy services securitization (including representing Sunny Founder in obtaining regulatory sandbox approval and handling Taiwan's first Security Token Offering (STO))
FinTech & AI
- Advisory services on financial technology regulations
- Regulatory compliance for virtual assets and blockchain projects
- Regulations related to digital banking and payment services
- Review and drafting of smart contracts
- Regulatory risk assessment for artificial intelligence technologies
- Data privacy and protection
- Management and protection of intellectual property rights
- Dispute resolution for financial technology and artificial intelligence matters (litigation and arbitration)
- Regulatory sandbox applications and compliance strategies for fintech products
Intellectual Properties
General Services
- Trademark strategies for international brand layout, multi-country trademark planning, licensing, opposition, cancellation, litigation, and protection of famous trademarks
- Legal consultation on cross-border patent licensing and technology licensing
- Resolution of disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, including criminal breach of confidentiality, civil protective orders, evidence preservation, and provisional measures (attachment and injunctions)
- Planning and negotiation of patent licensing, joint development, distribution agreements, and production and logistics contracts for industries like electronics, IC semiconductors, SIP, and biotech
- Expert opinions on international patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes, including lawsuits and injunctions in U.S. courts, ITC, and jurisdictions such as Germany, France, the U.K., Japan, and Korea
- Legal risk assessment and strategic planning for technology licensing, equity arrangements, technology transfers, turnkey projects, and IP/intangible asset transactions and litigation
Trademarks
- Planning and filing for trademark registration
- Trademark search (feasibility analysis for trademark registration)
- Trademark renewals
- Trademark opposition, evaluation, cancellation, and related disputes
- Defense against trademark opposition, evaluation, and cancellation claims
- Appeals and administrative litigation
- Trademark transfer and licensing registration
- Registration of trademark pledges
- Reissuance of certificates and updates to registration details
- Application for English registration certificates
- Trademark history research and duplication
- Customs trademark recordation with Taiwan Customs
Patents
- Patent search and technical analysis
- Domestic and international patent applications
- Drafting patent specifications and illustrations
- Patent appeals and administrative litigation
- Patent maintenance and litigation
Litigation & Arbitration
- Investigations and litigations on financial, securities, and investment trust advisory cases
- Cross-border arbitrations and litigations
- Investigations and litigations of tax cases
- Environmental litigations
- Insurance-related litigations
- Various types of administrative litigations
- Various types of civil, criminal, and protective measures litigations
Labor Law
- Labor dispute resolution and union negotiations
- Handling labor issues in mergers and acquisitions
- Review and modification of employment contracts
- Legal consultation on employee terminations
- Labor insurance and pension advisory services
Start-up & Entertainment/Cultural Innovation
- Drafting and consulting on cultural and entertainment performance contracts
- Application for foreign artists to work in Taiwan and related legal consultation
- Consultation on venue applications, planning, safety measures, and zoning regulations
- Preparation of legal documents for performance projects and permit applications
Wills, Trusts & Estates and Family Office Practice
- Establishment of domestic and offshore trusts and preparation of related legal documentation
- Legal solutions for various trust structures and trust-related matters
- Family constitutions, family office structures, and family holding company planning through closely held corporations
- Advice on trusts, wills and succession-related matters
Compliance
- Evaluation and consultation on regulatory compliance
- Providing legal opinions or memorandum based on the evaluation and consultation results
- Resolutions
- Assisting in obtaining government approvals
Corporate Restructuring & Liquidation
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I. Corporate Restructuring
We assist enterprises with various types of organizational adjustment and structural optimization, including:
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Group & Cross-Border Structure Optimization
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Group organizational restructuring.
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Cross-border investment structure adjustment, including the establishment of holding companies and offshore restructuring.
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Cross-border legal compliance analysis and risk planning.
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Coordination of applications and registrations with local regulatory authorities.
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Strategic Business Restructuring
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Divestiture of non-core businesses, asset sales, or business transfers.
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Introduction of investors and equity restructuring.
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Designing optimal transaction structures, such as asset sales, spin-offs, or share exchanges.
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Drafting and negotiation of transaction documents.
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Regulatory applications and registration of changes.
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II. Liquidation & Market Exit
When enterprises need to terminate specific operations or exit the market for strategic reasons, LCS provides complete liquidation assessment and process planning, including:
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Cross-Border Liquidation & Divestment
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Applications for the cancellation of registration for foreign-invested institutions in Taiwan.
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Foreign divestment processes.
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Cross-border asset disposal and fund remittance.
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Asset Disposal & Debt Settlement
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Disposal of real estate, equipment, and intellectual property rights.
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Termination of labor contracts and relevant regulatory compliance.
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Dispute Resolution & Risk Control
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Handling creditor disputes during the liquidation process.
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Assessment of directors' liability and potential legal risks.
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Representation in litigation and non-litigation proceedings.
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III. Service Features
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Integration of Law and Business Strategy: We go beyond compliance advice to design optimal solutions based on transaction feasibility and commercial objectives.
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Cross-Disciplinary Expertise: We combine cross-border regulations to provide one-stop services.
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Highly Customized Solutions: Strategies for restructuring or liquidation are tailored to the enterprise size, industry characteristics, and shareholder structure.
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Extensive Global Experience: Familiarity with international investment structures and foreign divestment mechanisms ensures a smooth adjustment to global layouts.