Louis Hsieh
Biography
Louis Hsieh is a partner at Baker McKenzie's Taipei office and heads the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) industry group. He also co-leads the international commerce and trade practice.
His practice areas include capital markets and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). In addition, Louis has extensive experience advising both domestic and international TMT entities on M&A transactions and regulatory matters. He is also experienced in handling data protection, general corporate affairs, competition law, and trade remedies.
Representative Legal Matters
Telecommunication
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Acted as legal counsel for the purchaser to acquire the trustee-manager of APTT who controls the third-largest multiple-system operator in Taiwan.
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Represented a Taiwan WiMAX operator before the Administrative Supreme Court and the Administrative High Court for license renewal dispute.
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Provided legal advise on Taiwan telecommunication regulations with regard to the connected car for one of the major American automotive companies.
Information Technology
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Acted as legal counsel for a world-leading software manufacturer in its pre-merger filing for a USD 44.6 billion project and successfully obtained approval from the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission.
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Defended a U.S.-based Fortune 500 information technology company regarding a lease dispute related to its office building in Taipei.
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Acting as legal counsel for the world's largest computer chip manufacturer, providing regular consultation on developments and updates of the Taiwan Fair Trade Law.
Financial Institutions
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Acted as legal counsel for a U.K.-based commercial bank to sell its retail securities business to a Taiwan local securities firm.
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Acted as legal counsel for a Taiwan bank and its major shareholders in a share swap transaction with a Taiwan local financial holding company.
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Defended the vice president of a Hong Kong-based investment bank against a criminal investigation related to unlawful solicitation of financial products in Taiwan.
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Assist one of the largest financial holding company in Taiwan to incorporate a joint venture on insurance business in China.
Professional Honors
- Named Rising Star Partner by IFLR1000 (2024)
- Named Recognized Practitioner by Chambers Greater China Region Guide (2024)
- Named Up and Coming Practitioner by Chambers Greater China Region Guide (2022-2023)
- Named Recommended Lawyer by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2019, 2021-2023)
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Taipei Bar Association.
Admissions
- Taipei~Taiwan (2008)
Education
- Columbia Law School (LL.M.) (2012)
- National Taiwan University (LL.M.) (2006)
- National Taiwan University (LL.B.) (2003)
Languages
- English
- Mandarin