Marianne M.Chao

Experience

Primax acquires 70 percent of speakers and digital audio equipment manufacturer Tymphany
Jones Day advised Primax Electronics Ltd. in its 70 percent acquisition of Tymphany HK Ltd., a speakers and digital audio equipment manufacturer.

International bank prevails in two lawsuits involving securitization project
Jones Day successfully defended an international bank in two lawsuits filed by an institutional investor for the loss of US$110 million.

Client bids on railway project in Taiwan
Jones Day assisted a client in the bidding process of the Ping Chao Line project by the Railway Reconstruction Bureau of Taiwan.

China Petrochemical prevails in three leading patent infringement cases in Taiwan
Jones Day successfully represented China Petrochemical Development Corporation (CPDC), a leading publicly listed company in Taiwan, in its settlement with Celanese International Corporation (CIC) after five years of litigation related to three patent infringement lawsuits against CPDC.

International bank files arbitration against Taiwan FIDC
Jones Day represented an international bank in the filing of an arbitration action against Central Deposit Insurance Company (Taiwan equivalent of the FDIC) in connection with the bank’s acquisition of a local distressed bank.

Leading pager manufacturer settles lawsuit in France
Jones Day represented a leading pager manufacturer in the defense of a lawsuit filed by its competitor for allegations of unfair competition and copyright infringement.

International engineering company prevails in arbitration against subcontract for high profile defense project
Jones Day successfully defended an international engineering and construction company in an arbitration claim for time and costs filed by its subcontractor and prevailed in the counterclaim with respect to a very high profile defense project constructed under cooperation of Taiwan and a foreign government.

Multinational bank prevails in lawsuit fighting for ownership of certain precious metals
Jones Day represented a multinational bank in lawsuit to fight for the ownership of certain precious metals attached by another two banks.

International bank prevails in arbitration against Taiwan FIDC
Jones Day represented an international bank as co-counsel in an arbitration against Central Deposit Insurance Company (Taiwan equivalent of FIDC) with respect to a dispute arising from the client’s acquisition of a local distressed bank.

Firm volunteers staff Taipei's Legal Aid Foundation
Attorneys at Jones Day Taipei volunteer at the Legal Aid Foundation in Taipei by reviewing the applications of individuals who require professional legal assistance but lack the means to pay litigation costs and legal fees.

Taipei Bar Association members participate in reviewing and amending the Taiwan Constitution and promoting judicial reform, human rights, environmental protection, consumer protection, and gender equality
Marianne Chao in the Taipei Office serves as a director for the Taipei Bar Association ("TBA"), an organization whose members devote considerable time and energy to democratic and social movements in Taiwan.

Matra prevails in high profile Taipei case defending significant arbitral award against DORTS
Jones Day successfully defended an arbitral award to French company S.A.S. Matra Transport (Matra) against challenges by the Taipei Municipal Government's Department of Rapid Transit System (DORTS) related to various public construction disputes.

Bilfinger Berger/Continental Engineering joint venture negotiates two civil works contracts and claims related to Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation
Jones Day represented the Bilfinger Berger/Continental Engineering Corporation joint venture in the negotiation and signing of its two civil works contracts and advised on subsequent claims for extension of time, prolongation and loss, and expense against the Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation.

International engineering company prevails in arbitration claim involving Taiwan High Speed Rail project
Jones Day successfully represented an international engineering company in the defense of an arbitration filed by its consultant to claim an unpaid service fee with respect to the Taiwan High Speed Rail project.

International mobile phone manufacturer obtains settlement against mobile operator
Jones Day represented a well-known international mobile phone manufacturer to file arbitration proceedings against a mobile operator in Taiwan to claim damages arising out of the mobile operator’s illegal cancellation of order.

Winbond Electronics acquires the Advanced PC Business Division from National Semiconductor
Jones Day advised Winbond Electronics Corporation in its acquisition of the Advanced PC business from National Semiconductor Corporation.

Nippon Steel negotiates contract to supply and install structural steelwork for world's tallest building, Taipei Financial Center
Jones Day advised Nippon Steel Corporation in connection with its contract to supply and install the structural steelwork for the Taipei Financial Center in Taiwan, the tallest building in the world.