Innovatus Law is active in Taiwan and a large number of Asian countries. Praised for its ‘excellent strategic advice’, the team is led by Derek Sun who excels in corporate, construction, government, and regulatory litigation and commercial disputes. Jamie Yang who is dual-qualified in the U.S. and Taiwan, is another key name to note.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Innovatus and Derek Sun has responded to our request for research and advice quite promptly. As they know the nature of our business domain well and our business particularly, they can react timely manner with good quality. Their responses are quite professional and grab our points and requirements very soon.’
  • ‘Derek Sun is good at understanding our concerns and can provide us with meaningful advice which we can decide the direction based on as a Japanese client.’

  • ‘Their teamwork is great – junior associates focus on groundwork and details under the supervision of seniors, while seniors attend to the direction and strategy. Seniors and juniors always brainstorm together to come up with the best strategy for the client. ’

  • ‘Derek Sun has an excellent strategic mind in dealing with judicial authorities while being thoroughly attentive to details of the case. He can always develop associates best capability by cultivating and inspiring their thinking from various angles, and therefore frame the best plan for the clients.’

  • 'Innovatus Law Firm stands out for its solution-oriented advice, high partner involvement, tailored solutions, and a driven team, with expertise in diverse legal areas and a commitment to innovation, diversity, advanced technology, and collaboration.'
  • 'Derek Sun stands out for his diverse expertise, success in high-profile cases, regulatory acumen, and international experience. He also has valued qualities such as passion, patience, comprehensive knowledge, and strong court performance.'

Key clients

  • Ally Logistic Property Co., Ltd.
  • Sysco Machinery Corporation
  • FamilyMart Co., Ltd.
  • Kuai Kuai Co., Ltd.
  • ENG Electric Co., Ltd.
  • Farglory-Land Co., Ltd. (Yi-Chuan Chen)

Work highlights

  • Represented Ally Logistic Property Co., Ltd. to file a civil claim of approximate USD 10 million against Carrefour Taiwan.
  • Oversaw an US action launched by Sysco against a downstream tooling distributor in North Carolina which continued to sell infringing products by the poaching firm into the US market.
  • Represented Eng Electronics Co., Ltd., and secured a court judgment annulling the reorganization claims inserted by Hong Kong-based Celebrity Global Ltd.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Derek Sun

Other key lawyers

Jamie Yang, Selwyn Vong