Founded in 1997 with offices in Taipei, Hsinchu and Taichung, full-service law firm Formosan Brothers often advises clients in the areas of banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, regulatory and investment funds. Managing partners Li-Pu Lee, Yvonne Lin, Jessie Lee and Chiu-Hua Chen are key figures.
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Advised the client, a battery material provider, on collaborating extensively with a reputable law firm in Canada to negotiate a dispute concerning the contract period.
Advised a well-known domestic department store in filing lawsuits for trademark infringement and Fair Trade Act violations after the opposing party used a similar trademark without consent, leading to consumer confusion and market disruption.
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Represented a renowned architect in Taiwan in contesting the vacation of an arbitral award issued by the Chinese Arbitration Association (Taipei).
Acted as the agent of a well-respected BOT company in Taiwan in front of the mediation committee regarding the drop of cargo throughput for a break-bulk terminal in the Port of Taipei.
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Advised a professional pre-recorded disc listed company by conducting due diligence and providing legal advice.
Assisted one of Taiwan’s leading securities firms in applying for an ESG sustainable ETF-linked fund, comprising two funds, and advocating for the best interests of the clients.
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Assisted a bank regarding matters of arranger and agent and handled the enforcement of estate in pledge when the estate in pledge posed a risk of destruction.
Advised a well-known commercial bank in Taiwan on the terms of documentary credit.
Advised the client in the process of providing capital for land development and building in a science park located in the greater Taipei area.
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Acted for a renowned construction engineering company in Taiwan to resolve a dispute concerning the construction agreement of a residential building.
Advised a well-known public construction contractor company in Taiwan throughout the dispute resolution process, which encompassed facilitating discussions between the involved parties and engaging in mediations overseen by the Public Construction Commission.
