Dentons has a strong footing within the industry, advising a plethora of international and local companies on issues pertaining to pensions, employment agreements and policy drafting, in addition to disputes. The firm’s leadership is steered by the four-partner team in Taipei comprised of Chengkai Wang, Tzutien Huang, Chinyen Ho and Shu-Chuan Lin. Wang is noted for his contribution to the practice as a dual-qualified New York and Taiwan lawyer, and leverages his position as such to advise on both Taiwanese and US labour and employment mandates. Huang has experience in mass redundancy and reorganisation plans, including negotiations with dismissed employees and regulatory reporting to regulatory authorities, while Ho harnesses his experience to advise on employment structures.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Chengkai Wang is prompt in his responses and knowledgeable to provide legal advice relating to labour law in Taiwan.’

  • ‘Dentons Taiwan's labour and employment practice is distinguished by its deep understanding of labour laws and its ability to assist both local and multinational clients in navigating complex labour issues. What sets Dentons Taiwan apart is its integration with Dentons' global employment law team, bringing a truly international perspective to their practice.’

  • ‘Chengkai Wang is renowned for his expertise in handling complex employment contracts and labour disputes. His prompt and professional responses to client inquiries consistently prioritise client interests. His deep knowledge of Taiwan's employment law, combined with his dedication to providing exceptional client service, distinguishes him as a standout employment lawyer in Taiwan.’

Key clients

  • Roku Holdings, Inc.
  • Purple Tag (Taiwan)
  • SEKO Logistics (HK) Limited Taiwan Branch
  • Uber Technologies, Inc.
  • Barclays
  • China Southern Airlines Taiwan
  • NielsenIQ
  • Crawford Asia
  • Solera/ Audatex
  • Crimson Education
  • PSK Group
  • Rigaku
  • TD Synnex
  • Hyve Solutions (Taiwan) Corporation
  • LightsourceBP
  • Cobetter Taiwan Co., Ltd.
  • T&T Industries Corporation
  • Savino Del Bene S.p.A.
  • HERE Technologies
  • Dematic
  • Klick Inx

Work highlights

  • Assisted Roku Holdings, Inc. in establishing a Taiwanese subsidiary, focusing on employment-related matters including employment agreements, termination, and establishing HR policies.
  • Provided Rigaku with legal advisory on drafting service and employment agreements for the legal representative and high-level managers of its Taiwanese subsidiary, addressing pre and post-incorporation arrangements, ensuring compliance across Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan.
  • Assisted Uber in revising its Taiwan leave policies and employment documents, ensuring compliance with local labour regulations while aligning with the company's global HR policies, and extending our advisory to the APEAC region's HR strategies.

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Tzutien Huang, Chinyen Ho, Chengkai Wang, Shu-Chuan Lin