Marianne M. Chao

Partner

Marianne Chao's practice encompasses a broad range of construction and infrastructure projects, complex and multijurisdictional arbitration and litigation, and commercial dispute resolution.

Marianne represented the Taiwan Construction Industry Association in obtaining a favorable ruling to defeat the no-delay-damage clause, a breakthrough development in construction contracts. She led the Matra Transport cases in several highly publicized matters and successfully countered court actions brought by the Taiwan government to set aside and prevent the enforcement of an arbitral award in the amount of NT$2 billion. Marianne advised on construction projects for China Petroleum, Chunghwa Telecom, CKS Airport Link, Taipei MRT, Taipei 101, Taipower, Taiwan High Speed Rail, Taichung MRT and power plants.

Marianne handles various commercial disputes, including disputes between shareholders, issues related to corporate governance, and financial institution litigation. Marianne is experienced in litigation and arbitration involving multiple jurisdictions.

Marianne has served as an arbitrator in arbitrations conducted in accordance with the Taiwan Arbitration Act and the ICC Rules of Arbitration. She is an executive supervisor of the Taiwan Bar Association and President of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, Taiwan Branch.