Handling some of Taiwan’s most complex, high-value development and construction projects, Baker McKenzie’s real estate and construction arm is a key player in the space. Clients benefit from the department’s close collaboration with the firm’s finance, project financing and energy departments, as well as its international reach. With experience in large scale manufacturing sites, office spaces, power plants, data centres and renewable energy projects, the firm is well placed to keep pace with Taiwan’s booming construction sector. Tiffany Huang leads the department with expertise in major infrastructure projects as well as construction-related dispute resolution. Melanie Ho focuses on complex energy projects and government procurement, while Jun Chen is also highly recommended in the space.

Routinely handling large-scale public infrastructure projects and high-profile private development matters, Lin & Partners Attorneys-At-Law offers clients vast experience and broad industry expertise. Managing partner George Lin exhibits extensive public procurement experience, leading over 150 government projects in infrastructure, real estate, and construction. David Lee  brings his project financing expertise to offshore wind farm developments and marine construction projects. Phoebe Huang and Felix Yu  are noted at the associate level for their capabilities in construction-focused dispute resolution. Recent successes include a favourable result for Taiwan National University in a complex land dispute Taipei City, with a total land value of approximately US$1 billion.

Representing a range of public and private entities, Formosan Brothers Attorneys at Law handles both contentious and non-contentious matters within the real estate and construction space. Recently, the firm has increased its presence in construction leasing contracts, advising clients on the complexities of contract extensions necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Chiu-Hua Chen  specialises in public procurement projects, representing Taiwanese and Japanese multinational companies in major infrastructure projects including highways and public transport. Shiue-Chuan Wang is noted for her work in construction-based dispute resolution, while Jessica Chiang focuses on joint ventures and acquisitions in the construction sector. Associate Yu-Wei Lin is recommended for his work in hotel development and city planning projects.

Jones Day combines a full, global service with strong construction and projects expertise. The team acts for an impressive range of clients ranging from contractors and design consultants through to land owners and investors. The real estate team advises across industries; investment banking, real estate funds and public and private real estate companies. Jean Kuo and Raymond Wang co-head the practice and they each have extensive expertise encompassing M&A, intellectual property, antitrust, employment, and general corporate and commercial matters. Kuo has also advised several Japanese and European power clients on acquisitions of offshore wind farms in Taiwan. 

Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law offers domestic and international clients broad industry experience and a strong front bench of partners seasoned in contentious and non-contentious work. Regularly assisting on new developments, government contracts, and infrastructure projects, the firm increasingly caters to the growing number of technology companies establishing a physical presence in Taiwan. Head of department Yi-Jiun Su ’s practice covers real estate conveyancing, international engineering and construction works, with recent notable work in data centres and energy storage. Jack Twu, C. C. Lee and Angela Y. Lin strengthen the team with their capabilities in construction-based dispute resolution in both public and private settings, while Lily Kuo is noted for her work in hotel management cases.

With a focus on PPP projects, Chien Yeh Law Offices offers clients an end-to-end service in the real estate and construction sector. Closely aligned with the firm’s project financing arm, the department handles review of tender, opposition, petition, mediation, arbitration and litigation in connection with major infrastructure projects. Charles Chang leads the department with a focus on public procurement and infrastructure. Rachel Ma has particular public sector expertise regarding hospitals and forestry, whileJames Wu assists private entities with land development projects arranged by public sector planners.

Handling a broad spectrum of advisory and regulatory matters within the construction and real estate space, LCS is routinely trusted by clients as local counsel in complex domestic and international transactions. The firm is particularly experienced handling high-value REIT equity offerings. David Chuang  deftly handles the intersection between real estate and finance across the public and private sectors, while Margaret Huang is noted for her work in BOT and PPP transactions.