Litigation is what this firm was built on. From pre-suit evidence preservation to appellate strategy and cross-border enforcement, we run disputes the way engineers run projects: methodically, and to win. For overseas clients, we manage the case on the ground in Taiwan and report to you in plain English.
It depends on whether the contract already contains an arbitration agreement, the nature of the dispute, the need for confidentiality, whether a decision-maker with specialist background is needed, time and cost, and where any award or judgment will have to be enforced. Arbitration is generally private, more flexible and, as a rule, final in a single round; litigation offers appeals. Each has trade-offs, and the choice is best made when the dispute resolution clause is drafted.
It may be, but it must first go through a recognition or enforcement-permission procedure before a Taiwanese court. The court examines statutory requirements such as jurisdiction, service and due process, public policy and reciprocity, and as a rule does not re-examine the merits. Whether a particular judgment or award will be recognized depends on where and how it was rendered.
Typical steps include taking stock of evidence and key witnesses, checking limitation periods and the jurisdiction or arbitration clause, assessing whether evidence or the other side's assets should be preserved, issuing an internal document-retention notice, and designating a single channel for external communication. Preparation before filing often determines who holds the initiative afterwards.
Yes. Settlement can happen before filing, during trial or on appeal, and can be concluded through court mediation or an in-court settlement. The decision should weigh the prospects of success, time and cost, the commercial relationship and the likelihood of actual recovery. Settlement terms should spell out payment, the consequences of default and confidentiality.
First clarify the position of the company and of the individuals in the case, and whether their interests are aligned. Preserve relevant documents and electronic records, and designate one point of contact with the investigating authority. In a search, seizure or interview, attention must be paid to procedural rights and to protecting trade secrets. Whether the same lawyer can assist both the company and the individuals requires a conflict-of-interest assessment first.
If you are facing one of the issues above, it helps to gather the relevant notices, contracts, correspondence, a timeline of events and the outcome you hope for before contacting us to arrange a consultation. Once we understand the basic facts and have completed a conflict-of-interest check, we will explain how we can help, the scope of engagement and our fees. The outcome of any matter depends on its specific facts, the evidence, the applicable law and the decision of the competent authority or court.
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