Full-Service Business Law Office in Taiwan

CHLY & Partners

9F, 38, Tun Hwa S. Road, Sec. 2 Taipei 106 Taiwan

 +886 2 27038600
 +886 2 27042133

www.chly-law.com
 Contact Mr. Benson Yan

Law Firm Overview

CHLY & Partners was founded in 1995 in Taipei. It has grown to a firm with a solid team of high-caliber attorneys and counselors. Each of its lawyers is intensely interested in the practice of law and well regarded in their respective practice areas. Prior to joining this Firm, many of our partners had spent many years with recognized law firms, government agencies or private organizations, bringing a host of valuable expertise and industrial knowledge to the Firm. The diverse backgrounds of the Firms lawyers coupled with the depth of their legal expertise and breadth of industrial knowledge produce a vigorous and proactive atmosphere for the pursuit of excellence in the service of the Firms clients.

CHLY & Partners is a full service law firm with its particular strengths in corporate mergers and acquisitions, finance and securities, intellectual property, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, government procurement, labor and employment, real estate and construction, tax and restructuring.

The goal of CHLY & Partners is to find new and innovative ways to fulfill the legal requirements of its clients. The work product of its lawyers is a result of dedication to client matters, effective client communication, in-depth legal research, and commitment to excellence. The solid performance of the Firms lawyers and their track records has set the Firm apart as a prominent law firm in Taiwan.

CHLY & Partners has successfully represented not only individuals but also a wide range of businesses ranging from SMEs to publicly traded companies, from traditional manufacturing to high technology firms and from media to financial services. CHLY & Partners has the capacity and expertise to take on complex litigation cases as well as fast-paced transactional matters, and is able to respond in a professional and highly competent manner. The depth of our professional acumen and breadth of industrial knowledge enable us to diagnose any particular legal issue encountered with precision and speed, resulting in winning strategy and total solution.

Year this Office was Established: 1995

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

CHLY & Partners provides legal representation and services in the following areas of practice:

- Corporate and Tax

CHLY & Partners' Corporate & Tax Practice covers the full spectrum of general commercial and corporate activities and possesses the capability to quickly respond to time-critical assignments. Our lawyers recognize the importance of a full understanding of the dynamics and objectives of our client's business when counseling in a business transaction. Our Corporate & Tax Practice is distinguished by our familiarity with a vast array of industrial sectors encompassing manufacturing, E-commerce, high technology companies, and service sectors. Our lawyers are known for their ability to seamlessly interact with clients as well as integrate cross-discipline expertise to deliver creative solutions.

- Intellectual Property

CHLY & Partners’ lawyers are consistently recognized to deliver first-class services in every area of intellectual property law, including:

* Prosecution of Applications for Trademarks, Service Marks, Copyrights, and Patents
* Oppositions, Cancellations, Invalidations, Administrative Court Proceedings in Intellectual Property Matters
* Strategic Intellectual Property Counseling
* Intellectual Property Management and Enforcement
* Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution and Litigation
* Technology and Intellectual Property Transfers and Acquisitions
* Domain Name Registration and Protection
* Intellectual Property Due Diligence
* Anti-counterfeiting Campaigns and Monitoring
* Advertising and Marketing Campaign Review
* Defamation
* Infringement and Protection of Trade Secret

- Real Estate & Construction

CHLY & Partners has extensive experiences in transactional and litigation services in all aspects of real estate and construction related matters, assisting developers, engineering consultants, contractors, management companies, brokers, appraisers, and buyers and sellers of commercial, residential and recreational properties such as condominiums, office buildings, shopping malls, hotels and resorts.

- Government Procurement

CHLY & Partners represents and counsels both domestic and foreign companies selling products and services to the governments of Taiwan. Our insightful knowledge of the laws in this area and the procurement process enable us to render effective assistance to our clients on short notice. We counsel clients on all aspects of the government procurement and infrastructure projects, including

* Tender documentation and Preparation
* Procurement Contract
* Improper Tenderer Qualifications (Anti-competitive)
* Improper Procurement Specifications (Anti-competitive)
* Bid Bond and Performance Bond
* Types of Tender
* Publication of Tender Announcement
* Procedures of Receiving Tender Documentation and Tendering
* Bid Opening
* Procedure in Evaluating Bid
* Procedure of Awarding Contract
* Offenses and Improper Conduct
* Protest, Mediation, Arbitration and Litigation
* Private Investment in Public Sectors: BOT (Build-operate-transfer), OT (Operate-transfer), BOO (Build-own-operate), BT (Build-transfer

- Litigation & Arbitration

CHLY & Partners has an outstanding reputation when it comes to litigations and arbitrations. Our lawyers have been extensively involved in all species of civil, criminal and administrative law proceedings.

We recognize time is always of the essence and therefore, we must possess the ability to resolve disputes not only correctly but also quickly. To best represent a client, not only do we thoroughly understand the ins and outs of a client matter and research all the relevant laws in detail, but also carefully evaluate the environment in which the client carries on its business.

In the course of a dispute resolution process, a client is presented with all available options and counseled in every aspect of the case. We will provide our clients with clear and sufficient information with which clients can truly consider their options. Even in a fast-paced case, we will strenuously to create ample time for our clients so that they can carefully evaluate and select their options.

Many of our litigation and dispute resolution team members have studied abroad and obtained advance degrees from outstanding foreign law schools. These academic achievements and foreign experiences have amplified our litigation and arbitration practice with an addition of legal “radar screen,” which oftentimes reveals another dimension of thinking over the local laws and the prevailing interpretations, resulting in substantial advantages in our client's favor.

In seeking a just and favorable conclusion of a matter, we always keep our client's best interests in mind, knowing when to bring about a fight and when to put on the brake for a compromise. We appreciate the bottom lines of a client's business and recognize the victory of a protracted litigation may not be desirable on the balance of all considerations. To this end, our lawyers will report to clients if a suitable alternative to protracted litigation arises, be it an opportunity for settlement, mediation or arbitration.

Partners

	Ms. Grace S. Chang Attorney Admiralty and Maritime, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Banking and Finance, Business Law		Mr. Steven S. Hsiao Attorney Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Employment
	Ms. Christine B. Lee Attorney Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Law		Mr. Benson P. Yan Attorney Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Banking and Finance, Contracts, E-Commerce, Information Technology

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