We have extensive experience across the entire gamut of international trade and WTO related matters. As part of our Global Trade Law practice, we can provide seamless trade advice and assistance on trade matters concerning virtually every jurisdiction and every major and emerging trading market in the world.
We have a comprehensive understanding of and experience dealing with WTO rules, General Agreement of Tariffs and Trade (GATT), ASEAN rules, import/export control and foreign trade laws. Our Trade professionals work closely with other practice groups, most notably our Tax, Corporate, Fair Trade and Consumer Protection lawyers, in advising clients on the trade law aspects of foreign investment transactions, joint ventures, major projects and construction contracts, exchange controls, technology transfers and licensing, trade financing, distribution, and tax and corporate matters, as well as dispute resolution of international trade matters.
Our lawyers are well versed in the laws, regulations and practical application of Taiwan’s customs laws. We are intimately familiar with regulations and procedures for special industrial, high-tech and export processing zones, and can advise clients on competition, price-fixing and anti-dumpling legislation, as well as consumer protection and environmental laws. Our integrated foreign trade services include the following areas:
- Domestic and foreign customs laws and tariff classification
- Export and special processing zone rules
- Rules of origin
- Transfer pricing
- Strategic high-tech commodity import and export
- Anti-dumping legislation and countervailing trade
- Antitrust and competition laws
- Consumer protection laws
- Bi-lateral, regional and global agreements
- WTO regulations, dispute proceedings and compliance monitoring