
WP represents a third of the world’s biggest brands for the third consecutive year
Interbrand has released its 100 Best Global Brands list for 2018. Winkler Partners represents a third of the brands that made the list for this…

Mass layoffs in Taiwan: Additional insights for employers
As we mentioned in our previous article, “Mass layoffs in Taiwan: A guide for employers”, when an employer needs to dismiss a certain amount of…

2017 data protection enforcement decisions by Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (the “FSC”) continues to be the only regulatory agency in Taiwan that regularly publishes its data protection enforcement decisions. This update…

How the Company Act amendments will affect your Taiwan business
On 6 July, 2018, Taiwan’s legislature enacted 148 amendments to the Company Act (the “Act”). The effective date of the amended Act is 1 November…

Could Taiwan’s new regulatory sandbox spur innovation in its financial services industry?
The Financial Technology Development and Innovative Experimentation Act, passed by Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan in January of this year, aims to foster a positive environment for…

Key points to know when engaging in civil disputes in Taiwan
Litigation in Taiwan can be costly and complex. Before filing a claim, potential foreign plaintiffs need to understand pre-filing steps such as attachment, demand letters,…

Taiwan enacts Cyber Security Management Act
Taiwan’s legislature enacted the Cyber Security Management Act (the “Act”) in early May 2018. The Act was published by the Presidential Office in June and…

Taiwan’s progress in creating a positive environment for blockchain
The rise of cryptocurrencies and their broad applicability in international trade and finance have inspired some in Taiwan, most vocally legislator-at-large Jason Hsu, to take…

Merger control FAQ (part 4 – process insights)
This article is the fourth and final in our series on merger control in Taiwan. This installment covers issues related to the primary regulatory agency…

Options for employers to add more flexibility to work hours
The 2018 amendments to the Labor Standards Act (LSA), while intended to provide more flexibility in favor of employers in Taiwan, have nevertheless raised some…

Taiwanese dolphins listed as endangered
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States has issued a ruling on a petition by several US-based environmental groups which lists…

WP recognized as Employer of Choice
Winkler Partners has been named by Asian Legal Business Magazine as an Employer of Choice for 2018, the fourth year in a row. Only three…

Contratos con empresas en Taiwán – consideraciones importantes
This is a Spanish translation of our English article “Tips on entering into manufacturing supply agreements with Taiwanese companies”, which you can find here. Esta…