General Ranking

The Legal 500

The Legal 500 ranked Lin & Partners, for the fourth consecutive year, as Tier 1 Taiwan law firm – the highest ranking – in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Insurance, and Projects & Energy. In addition, Lin & Partners was ranked as one of the best Taiwan law firms in the areas of Antitrust and Competition, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Labor and Employment, Real Estate and Construction, and TMT.

Benchmark Litigation

Benchmark Litigation is a US-based publication which is known for its coverage in the litigation and disputes market globally. Lin & Partners was awarded ‘Firm of the Year-Taiwan’ and Dr. George Lin as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards for three consecutive years (2019-2021 and in 2023).

Chambers and Partners

Chambers has recognized Dr. Lin as Band-1 attorney in Banking & Finance.                                                                                                     

AsiaLaw

Asialaw Profiles highly recommended Lin & Partner in the practice areas of Banking and Finance; Energy; Corporate and M&A; Insurance; Labor and Employment; Capital Markets; Construction; Dispute Resolution. Also, Lin & Partners was recommended in the practice areas of Competition & Antitrust, Consumer Goods & Services, Energy, Private Equity, Real Estate, Regulatory, and Technology and Telecommunications areas of practice.

Recent Awards

2023

  • The Legal 500 has ranked Lin & Partners as Taiwan's top-tier law firm for the fifth consecutive year. In the rankings, the firm holds the first position in areas such as Dispute Resolution, Insurance, Projects and Energy, Shipping, and Real estate and Construction. In addition, Lin & Partners has been recognized as one of Taiwan's leading firms in the fields of Antitrust and Competition, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Labor and Employment, as well as TMT.
  • Dr. George Lin, the managing partner of Lin & Partners, has been named Lawyer of the Year in Taiwan at the Benchmark Asia-Pacific Awards. After receiving this prestigious recognition consecutively from 2019 to 2021, Dr. Lin has once again been honored in 2023.
  • Dr. George Lin, the managing partner of Lin and Partners, has been recognized as a Litigation Star in areas such as Construction and Commercial and transactions by Benchmark Litigation.
  • Mr. Matthew Chen, a partner of Lin and Partners, has been named a Litigation Star in White collar crime and Commercial and transactions by Benchmark Litigation.
  • Mr. Felix Yu, a partner & Director of Litigation Department of Lin and Partners, has been recognized as a Future Star in the field of Commercial and transactions by Benchmark Litigation.
  • Ms. Phoebe Huang, a Senior Attorney & Construction Section Chief of Lin and Partners, has been recognized as a Future Star in the field of Commercial and transactions by Benchmark Litigation.

2022

  • The Legal 500 ranked Lin & Partners, for the fourth consecutive year, as Tier 1 Taiwan law firm – the highest ranking in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Insurance, and Projects & Energy. In addition, Lin & Partners was ranked as one of the best Taiwan firms in the areas of Antitrust and Competition, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Labor and Employment, Real Estate and Construction, and TMT.
  • The Legal 500 ranked Dr. George Lin as a Hall of Fame lawyer in Banking and Finance, and a leading lawyer in Dispute Resolution and Corporate and M&A. Ms Phoebe Huang was ranked as a rising star in Dispute Resolution
  • Benchmark Litigation recognized Lin & Partners as one of the leading litigation law firms in Taiwan.
  • Asialaw Profiles highly recommended Lin & Partner in the practice areas of Banking and Finance; Energy; Corporate and M&A; Insurance; Labor and Employment; Capital Markets; Construction; Dispute Resolution. Also, Lin & Partners was recommended in Competition & Antitrust, Consumer Goods & Services, Energy, Private Equity, Real Estate, Regulatory, and Technology and Telecommunications areas of practice.
  • Dr. George Lin was ranked as a distinguished practitioner in Corporate and M&A. Mr. David Lee and Mr. Matthew Chen was respectively ranked as a notable practitioner in Corporate and M&A and Dispute Resolution, respectively.
  • Chambers ranked Dr. George Lin as a leading lawyer in Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A and Lin & Partners as a leading law firm in the same practice areas.

2021

  • The Legal500 ranked Lin & Partners, for the third consecutive year, as Tier 1 Taiwan law firm – the highest ranking in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Insurance, Projects & Energy and Shipping. In addition, Lin & Partners was ranked as one of the best Taiwan firms in the areas of Antitrust and Competition, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Labor and Employment, Real Estate and Construction, and TMT.
  • Asialaw Profiles recognized Lin & Partners’ Dispute Resolution practice as “outstanding” – the highest ranking. In addition, Asialaw highly recommended Lin & Partner in the practice areas of Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Construction, Corporate/M&A, Insurance, and Labour & Employment. Also, Lin & Partners was recommended in Competition & Antitrust, Consumer Goods & Services, Energy, Private Equity, Real Estate, Regulatory, and Technology and Telecommunications areas of practice.
  • Benchmark Asia-Pacific Awards 2021 announced Lin & Partners and Dr. George Lin, for the third consecutive year, as “Firm of the Year-Taiwan” and “Lawyer of the Year”, respectively.
  • Dr. George Lin, managing partner of Lin & Partners, was recognized as a “Leading Individual” by the Legal 500 in the fields of Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution and was on Hall of Fame in Banking & Finance. Chambers Asia-Pacific recognized Dr. Lin as Band-1 attorney in Banking & Finance. Asialaw Profiles also recognized Dr. Lin as Distinguished Practitioner in Corporate and M&A in Taiwan.
  • Ms. Kaiju Lee, COO and Director of Lin & Partners’ Capital Markets Department, was recognized by Chambers Asia-Pacific as a ranked attorney in Banking & Finance, Capital Market, and Corporate and M&A. Asialaw Profiles recognized Ms. Lee as Distinguished Practitioner in Capital in Taiwan.
  • Mr. David Lee, partner and Director of Lin & Partner’s Corporate Department, was recognized by Asialaw Profiles as Notable Practitioner in Corporate and M&A, Banking and finance in Taiwan.
  • Mr. Matthew Chen, partner and Director of Lin & Partners Litigation Department, was recognized by Chambers Asia-Pacific as a ranked attorney in Dispute Resolution. Asialaw Profiles recognized Mr. Chen as Notable Practitioner in Dispute Resolution in Taiwan.
  • Ms. Phoebe Huang, senior associate of Lin & Partners’ Litigation Department, was recognized by the Legal500 as a “Rising Star” in Dispute Resolution.

2020

  • The Legal500 ranked Lin & Partners, for the second consecutive year, as Tier 1 Taiwan law firm – the highest ranking – in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Insurance, Projects & Energy and Shipping. In addition, Lin & Partners was ranked as one of the best Taiwan firms in the areas of Antitrust and Competition, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Labor and Employment, Real Estate and Construction, TMT.
  • Chambers Global recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan law firms for Capital Markets and Corporate/M&A.
  • Dr. George Lin, managing partner of Lin & Partners, was recognized as a “Leading Individual” by the Legal500 in the fields of Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution and Banking and Finance respectively. Chambers Global also recognized Dr. Lin as one of the best lawyers in Taiwan in Corporate/M&A.
  • Mr. Alex Liu, Senior Counsel of Lin & Partners, was recognized by the Legal500 as “Recommended Lawyer” in Antitrust and Competition.
  • Ms. Kaiju Lee, COO and Director of Lin & Partners’ Capital Markets Department, was recognized by the Legal500 as “Recommended Lawyer” in the fields of Insurance, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A and TMT.
  • Mr. David Lee, partner and Director of Lin & Partner’s Corporate Department, was recognized by the Legal500 as “Recommended Lawyer” in the fields of Corporate and M&A and Projects and Energy.
  • Mr. Matthew Chen, partner and Director of Lin & Partners Litigation Department, was recognized by the Legal500 as “Recommended Lawyer” in Dispute Resolution.
  • Ms. Iris Chen, senior associate of Lin & Partners Litigation Department, was recognized by the Legal500 as “Recommended Lawyer” and “Rising Stars” in Dispute Resolution.
  • Ms. Phoebe Huang, associate of Lin & Partners Litigation Department, was recognized by the Legal500 as “Recommended Lawyer” and “Rising Stars” in Dispute Resolution.

2019

  • Lin & Partners received the “Firm of the Year – Taiwan” award at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2019.
  • Chambers Asia-Pacific recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan law firms for Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution and Real Estate & Projects.
  • AsiaLaw Profiles 2020 ranked Lin & Partners’ Dispute Resolution practice as “outstanding” – the highest ranking. In addition, AsiaLaw highly recommended Lin & Partners in the practice areas of Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Construction, Corporate/M&A, Insurance, Labour & Employment and Technology & Telecommunications. Lin & Partners was also recommended in Aviation and Shipping, Consumer Goods & Services, Competition/Antitrust, Energy, Real Estate, Private Equity and Regulatory.
  • The Legal500 ranked Lin & Partners as Tier 1 Taiwan law firm – the highest ranking in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Insurance, Projects & Energy and Shipping. In addition, Lin & Partners was ranked as one of the best Taiwan firms in the areas of Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Labor and Employment, Real Estate and Construction.
  • Dr. George Lin, managing partner of Lin & Partners, received the “Lawyer of the Year – Taiwan” award at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2019. Earlier in 2019, Dr. Lin received the “Outstanding Practitioner – Taiwan” award at the AsiaLaw Regional Awards 2019 and was ranked by AsiaLaw Profiles 2020 as a Distinguished practitioner and one of the leading lawyers in Taiwan in the field of Corporate and M&A. In addition, Dr. Lin was also recognized by the Legal500 as one of the “Leading Individuals” in the areas of Banking & Finance and Corporate and M&A as well as ranked by Chambers Asia-Pacific as Band-1 attorney for his Banking & Finance practice.
  • Prof. Paul S. P. Hsu, Chief Counsel of Lin & Partners, was recognized by AsiaLaw Profiles 2020 as a Senior statesman and one of the market leading lawyers in Corporate and M&A practice in Taiwan; Mr. David Huang, Senior Counsel of Lin & Partners, was ranked as a Distinguished practitioner and one of the market leading lawyers in the field of Corporate and M&A practice in Taiwan.
  • Ms. Kaiju Lee, COO and Director of Lin & Partners’ Capital Markets Department, was recognized by Asialaw Profiles 2020 as a Distinguished practitioner and one of the leading lawyers in Capital Markets practice in Taiwan.
  • Mr. David Lee, partner and Director of Lin & Partner’s Corporate Department, was recognized by AsiaLaw Profiles 2020 as a Notable practitioner and one of the leading lawyers in Banking & Finance and Corporate and M&A practice in Taiwan.
  • Mr. Matthew Chen, partner and Director of Lin & Partner’s Litigation Department, was recognized by AsiaLaw Profiles 2020 as a and one of the leading lawyers in dispute resolution practice in Taiwan, while Chambers Asia-Pacific 2019 ranked Mr. Chen as an attorney in the field of dispute resolution.

2018

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan firms for Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution and Real Estate & Projects. Dr. George Lin, managing partner of Lin & Partners, was recognized as one of the few Band 1 attorney in Banking & Finance. Ms. Kaiju Lee, COO of Lin & Partners, was recognized in the areas of Capital Markets and Banking & Finance, and Matthew Chen, partner and director of the litigation department, was named up and coming attorney in Dispute Resolution.
  • Prof. Paul S. P. Hsu, Chief Counsel of Lin & Partners, was recognized by AsiaLaw as the market leading lawyer in Corporate and M&A area of practice in Taiwan. Dr. George Lin, Managing Partner of the firm, was recognized as the market leading lawyer in Banking & Finance and Capital Markets areas of practice in Taiwan.
  • Asialaw recognized Lin & Partners’ Dispute Resolution practice as “outstanding” – the highest ranking. In addition to this, AsiaLaw highly recommended Lin & Partner in the practice areas of Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Construction, Corporate/M&A, Insurance, Labour & Employment and Technology & Telecommunications. Also, Lin & Partners was recommended in Competition & Antitrust, Consumer Goods & Services, Energy, Private Equity, Real Estate and Regulatory areas of practice.
  • Ms. Kaiju Lee, COO and Director of Lin & Partners’ Capital Markets Department, was recognized by Asialaw as the leading lawyer in Capital Markets area of practice in Taiwan. Mr. David Huang, Senior Counsel of the firm, was recognized as the leading lawyer in Corporate and M&A and Dispute Resolution areas of practice in Taiwan.

2017

  • Prof. Paul S. P. Hsu, Chief Counsel of the firm, was recognized by AsiaLaw as one of the market leading lawyers in Corporate/M&A area of practice in Taiwan.
  • AsiaLaw highly recommended Lin & Partner in the practice areas of Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Construction & Real Estate, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Insurance and Labour & Employment. In addition, Lin & Partners was recommended in Competition & Antitrust, Energy & Natural Resources, Financial Services Regulatory and Private Equity areas.
  • Dr. George Lin was nominated as the “Disputes Star of the Year” in Taiwan by AsiaLaw in its Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards 2017.
  • Dr. George Lin was recognized by AsiaLaw as one of the three market leading lawyers in Banking & Finance, and one of the four market leading lawyers in Capital Markets in Taiwan.
  • AsiaLaw recognized Ms. Kaiju Lee as one of the leading lawyers in Capital Markets in Taiwan.
  • Global Law Experts recognized Lin & Partners as the “Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Taiwan 2017” and “Gaming & Gambling Law Firm of the Year in Taiwan 2017”.

2016

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan firms for Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, and Dispute Resolution.
  • Chambers recognized Dr. George Lin as a leading attorney in Banking & Finance, Corporate M&A, Dispute Resolution, and Gaming & Gambling.
  • Chambers recognized Ms. Kaiju Lee as an up-and-coming attorney in Banking & Finance.
  • The Legal 500 recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan law firms for Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Insurance, and Projects & Energy.
  • The Legal 500 recognized Dr. George Lin as one of the leading Taiwan individuals in Banking & Finance.
  • AsiaLaw highly recommended Lin & Partner in the practice areas of Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution and Labour & Employment.
  • AsiaLaw highly recognized Dr. George Lin as one of the top banking regulatory lawyers in Taiwan.
  • AsiaLaw highly recognized Ms. Kaiju Lee as a rising star specializing in financial services, corporate law and government procurement.

2015

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan firms for Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Dispute Resolution, and Real Estate & Projects.
  • Chambers Asia-Pacific recognized Dr. George Lin as a leading attorney in Banking & Finance, Corporate M&A, Dispute Resolution, and Gaming & Gambling.
  • The Legal 500 recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan law firms for Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Insurance, and Projects & Energy.
  • The Legal 500 recognized Dr. George Lin as one of the leading Taiwan individuals in Banking & Finance.
  • AsiaLaw highly recommended Lin & Partner in the practice areas of Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, and Labour & Employment.

2014

  • Chambers recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan firms for Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Insurance, and Real Estate & Projects.
  • Chambers recognized Dr. George Lin as a Band 1 attorney in Banking & Finance and Wei Yang-Hung as an Up and Coming practitioner in Dispute Resolution.
  • The Legal 500 recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan law firms for Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Insurance, and Projects & Energy.
  • The Legal 500 recognized Dr. George Lin as the best Taiwan Banking & Finance attorney.
  • Benchmark Asia-Pacific-The Definitive Guide to the Leading Disputes Firms and Lawyers in the Region, published by Euromoney’s Legal Media Group, once again recommended our firm as one of the eight leading disputes law firms in Taiwan in 2014. The managing partner Dr. George Lin is honored as one of the Taiwan’s disputes stars in arbitration, general commercial, and restructuring & insolvency categories.

2013

  • Chambers recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan firms for Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment and Insurance.
  • Chambers recognized Dr. George Lin and chief senior counsel Paul Hsu to be among the best gaming law attorneys in Asia Pacific. Dr. Lin and Mr. Hsu were the only two lawyers to receive the award in Taiwan.
  • Chambers recognized Dr. George Lin as a Band 1 attorney in Banking & Finance.
  • The Legal 500 recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan law firms for Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Insurance, and Project & Energy.
  • The Legal 500 recognized Dr. George Lin as the best Taiwan Banking & Finance attorney.
  • Corporate International recognized Lin & Partners as Criminal Law Firm of the Year in Taiwan and Gaming Law Firm of the Year in Taiwan.
  • Acquisition International recognized Lin & Partners as the Most Trusted Law Firm of the Year – Taiwan.
  • Lin & Partners is recognized by Corporate Int’l, an independent law firm ranking institution, as the Criminal Law Firm of the Year in Taiwan and Gaming Law Firm of the Year in Taiwan consecutively in 2012 and 2013.

2012

  • Chambers recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan firms for Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment, and Insurance.
  • Chambers recognized Dr. George Lin and chief senior counsel Paul Hsu to be among the best gaming law attorneys in Asia Pacific. Dr. Lin and Mr. Hsu were the only two lawyers to receive the award in Taiwan.
  • The Legal 500 recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan law firms for Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Insurance, and Projects & Energy.
  • Chambers recognized Dr. George Lin as a Band 1 attorney in Banking & Finance.
  • AsiaLaw, an affiliate of Euromoney’s Guide to Asia-Pacific’s Leading Lawyers 2012, recommended Dr. George Lin as one of the top five banking lawyers in Taiwan.
  • Corporate International recognized Lin & Partners as Criminal Law Firm of the Year in Taiwan and Gaming Law Firm of the Year in Taiwan.
  • Lin & Partners was recognized by Corporate Int’l, an independent law firm ranking institution, as the Criminal Law Firm of the Year in Taiwan and Gaming Law Firm of the Year in Taiwan consecutively in 2012 and 2013.
  • Dr. George Lin was recommended as one of the top five banking attorneys in Taiwan by AsiaLaw, an affiliated publication of Euromoney, in 2011 and 2012.

2011

  • Chambers recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan firms for Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Insurance, and Intellectual Property.
  • Chambers Asia ranked Dr. George Lin as one of the leading lawyers in Taiwan for Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, and Insurance.
  • Lawyer Monthly Magazine recognized Dr. George Lin as one of the 100 leading attorneys in Asia Pacific.
  • AsiaLaw, an affiliate of Euromoney’s Guide to Asia-Pacific’s Leading Lawyers 2011, recommended Dr. George Lin as one of the top five banking lawyers in Taiwan.
  • Corporate International recognized Lin & Partners as the 2011 Taiwan Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year Award.
  • Dr. George Lin was recommended as one of the top five banking attorneys in Taiwan by AsiaLaw, an affiliated publication of Euromoney, in 2011 and 2012.
  • Lin & Partners was awarded as the 2011 Taiwan Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year Award by Corporate INTL. The winner was chosen from over 11,500 individuals nominated from law firms, in-house counsel teams, business directors, and private individuals all over the world.

2010

  • Chambers recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan firms for Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, and Intellectual Property.
  • The Legal 500 recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan law firms for Banking & Finance and Dispute Resolution.

2009

  • Chambers recognized Lin & Partners as one of the best Taiwan firms for Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, and Intellectual Property.

2008

  • Asian Counsel recognized Citi’s acquisition of the Bank of Overseas Chinese as the Deal of the Year owing to the size and complexity of the transaction. Lin & Partners advised the controlling shareholders.
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