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Specialist Guide to the
Global Leaders in Media Law Practice
The past year in Taiwan has been largely shaped by digital growth and legislative changes, as well as elections that saw the Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te become the jurisdiction’s next president.
Digital growth in Taiwan, particularly in advertising is set to reach USD3,721.0 million by the end of 2024, according to Statsita. By 2028, 70 per cent of total advertising spending will be generated through mobile.
Taiwan’s digital media segment is backed by 21.71 million internet users and 19.20 million
social media users in January this year, making personal data protection a key concern for legislators.
In May last year, the Taiwan Personal Data Protection Act was amended to include increased fines for data breaches. The Act also requires the creation of an independent agency dedicated to personal data protection matters.
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Eiger’s focus is on entertainment and art. The media group advises on international publishing contracts for books, screenplays, periodicals and websites. Specialising in compliance and intellectual property policy, the team work closely with a range of high profile industry clientS.
In line with its global emphasis, Baker McKenzie’s local practice advises on copyright matters in a range of sectors including technology. The firm also routinely works on complex, cross-border business transactions. The team also advises media and telecommunications clients on banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions.
Formosan Brothers advises clients on television, film and anti-trust issues. The firm’s work ranges from advice on film distribution and licensing to the acquisition of shares in publishing businesses. The firm has a separate division that also focusses on intellectual property. Practitioners also advise games companies on litigation and licensing disputes.
Lee, Tsai & Partners is well regarded by competitors and best known for its advice on cable television broadcasting laws and regulation. Lawyers are also well versed in foreign investment law. The team’s experience includes assistance to Formosa Plastic Group in its acquisition of Next Media Limited’s Taiwan Business, including Next Magazine, Apple Daily, Sharp Daily and Next TV.
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Lee and Li has a leading position with its media sector advice ranging from tax, risk management and strategy analysis. The team assists with television and radio matters, intellectual property, technology transfer and licensing. The firm also advises government and private businesses on drafting and amending laws and regulations.
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Entertainment specialist LCS & Partners assists clients with negotiating and drafting performance agreements and with government approval and permission. Lawyers assist with intellectually property matters, represent domestic and foreign companies on dispute resolution and advise on inbound investment and tax relief for royalties.
Jones Day specialises in cyber security, privacy and data protection. The firm’s global focus on intellectual property creates an integrated approach with lawyers in Taiwan working closely with the firm’s international network. The team also advises on joint and strategic ventures.
K&L Gates litigates on behalf of clients in disputes regarding authorship, ownership, originality and fair use. The full-service firm assists with domestic and cross-border matters notably connected with intellectual property disputes.
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Baker McKenzie
Eiger
Formosan Brothers
Lee, Tsai & Partners
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Lee and Li
Liang & Partners
Shay & Partners
Yangming Partners
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LCS & Partners
Jones Day
K&L Gates
Pamir Law Group
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