Lin & Partners is ranked ‘Highly recommended’ across various practice areas. The firm's practice includes banking and finance, M&A, dispute resolution, employment and intellectual property. Managing partner George Lin specialises in banking, M&A, securities and gaming law matters. The firm welcomed senior attorney Jimmy Chen on July 20, 2023.
Client feedback
“The firm has an effective and efficient strategy.” – Dispute resolution
“The firm is forward-thinking, responsive, and client-solution-focused.” – Dispute resolution
“The firm is very responsive and prompt at handling my matters. Their advice is also sound and reflects their deep knowledge and understanding of the industry and insurance law.” – Insurance
“They provide prompt contract review feedback.” – Regulatory
Matthew Chen
“Matthew is good to work and communicate with.”
George Lin
“He is very responsive and practical in his advice.”
“George is forward-thinking, hands-on, and responsive.”
“He has initiative and is prompt.”
“George is one of the leading lawyers in the Taiwan market. He is very knowledgeable and savvy.”
Work highlights
Advised Taiwan Railway Administration regarding labour and collective agreement matters, in particular with union negotiations.
Represented Taoyuan Metro in labour and employment law matters, most particularly in a precedent-setting wrongful termination case that went all the way to the Taiwan Supreme Court.
Work highlights
Represented Asia Pacific Telecom in minority shareholder lawsuit to invalidate the merger of two large Taiwanese telecommunication companies.
Represented Construcciones Y Auxiliar De Ferrocarriles in a complex construction delay dispute related to the Kaohsiung Light Rail project.
Key clients
Hannover Re, Kaohsiung City Government, Ornatus Taiwan
Work highlights
Advised Sanofi in all aspects of corporate law.
Assisted Quantrend Technology to comply with Taiwan’s anti-money laundering regulations and the US Money Service Business registration.
Key clients
Arthur J Gallagher, CYBAVO, United Sindo Perkasa
Work highlights
Assisted Perfect Corp and its parent company, CyberLink, to go public and get listed on the NYSE via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in a very creative manner.
Advised Vertex on supporting its SPAC merger with Taiwan company 17LIVE. This matter is significant as it was the first listing ever made on the Singapore Exchange using a SPAC merger.
Key clients
BitoEx Technology, Cyan Renewables, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies
Work highlights
Advised one of the largest investment banks in the world in structuring and issuing financial products in Taiwan.
Represented Hannover Re in reinsurance arbitration and litigation.
Key clients
AIG, BingX Global, Bstyle Technology, Cybavo, Instinet Pacific, Munich Re
Work highlights
Represented client in environmental dispute over the construction of hydropower plants.
Advised client regarding the contracts and potential lawsuits in large construction project.
Advised client on procurement process and related tax advice for the client to take part in a bid for the procurement of trains; continued advice to implement the contract once the bid was won by the client.
Key clients
Ministry of Transport and Communications, Taiwan Power Company, Taoyuan International Airport Corporation
