Corporate and M&A

Baker McKenzie

Client Satisfaction

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.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The Baker McKenzie team is excellent in all respects.’
‘Mark Tu is highly knowledgeable in both M&A and capital markets. His deep expertise in these areas, combined with his responsiveness and reliability, has made him our go-to lawyer.'
'Julia King has been an invaluable corporate partner in navigating the complexities of antitrust law. Julia King’s commitment to excellence and client success truly sets her apart in the field.'
‘Excellent Professionalism. A true specialist in the Taiwanese M&A practice. ’

Key clients

Bank SinoPac Company Limited
Bora Pharmaceuticals CO., LTD.
Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd.
Cathay Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Hi-Life International Co., Ltd.
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.
Yageo Corporation
Lite-On Technology

Work highlights

Acted for Bank SinoPac on its acquisition of 100% shares in Amret Plc.
Represented ASE group to enter into a transaction with Wise Road Capital pursuant to which ASE group will subscribe for new shares issued by a holding company which owns UTAC group and the Chinese entities sold by ASE group to Wise Road Capital in December 2021.
Represented Yageo Corporation in acquiring Schneider's industrial sensor business.'

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