Dentons’s Taipei office was established in May of 2010 and provides legal services on the full spectrum of practice areas. The team has more than 50 lawyers and legal consultants equipped with professionals licensed to practice in Taiwan, China, the US and the UK.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is recognised for its work in equity capital markets and M&A practices in Taiwan. It has specialties in corporate and M&A, securities, private equity, cross-border Investments and restructuring matters.
The firm regularly advises on administrative actions and handling non-contentious matters for clients including government and business entities, as well as individuals.
The department of corporate, M&A and capital markets of Dentons Taiwan was established by James Hsiao in May 2020.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include AP Memory Technology, BizLink Holding, and Shin Kong Financial Holding.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period, the firm was active in the capital markets and M&A areas.
The capital markets team was preoccupied with secondary share offerings including advising clients on block trade-related transactions. In the debt capital market, the firm was active in advising issuers in convertible and hybrid securities.
In the corporate sector, the firm continued to be active in both outbound M&A for Taiwan-listed companies to acquire foreign targets and inbound M&A for foreign clients, including private equity firms and multinational companies, to acquire Taiwanese targets. Active sectors include real estate, environment, financial services, wealth management services, high-tech and electronic manufacturing.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
AP Memory Technology’s issuance of global deposit receipts of about $189 million.
BizLink Holding’s issuance of euro convertible bond of approximately $125 million.
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Private equity
“Well-resourced, proactive, good understanding of the local regulations.”
M&A
“Commercially driven, solution-orientated, patient.”
“Very professional and commercial.”
Eric Chen
“Solution-orientated, ability to educate client re legal perspective to solve a commercial issue, detail-orientated, quick to respond.”
“Detail-orientated, patient, problem-solving, educational to client.”
James Hsiao
“Hard-working, communicates well and frequently, very well experienced with private equity transactions, knowledgeable about local regulations.”
“Innovative solutions, commercially driven.”
“Very responsive, resourceful and professional.”
