Senior Partner / Taipei
Hao-wei Tseng Senior Partner
Phone number
+886 2 27020208 ext. 205
haowei.tseng@dentons.com.tw
About
Overview
Mr. Tseng Haowei, currently Senior Partner and Deputy Managing Partner at Dentons Taiwan office, has extensive experience in providing legal advisory services to several well-known domestic companies. His areas of expertise include procurement, intellectual property rights, labor laws, franchise regulations, public relations, crisis management, and strategic negotiations.
Mr. Tseng specializes in corporate legal advisory services, representing companies in negotiations with regulatory authorities, assisting in the establishment of private protective foundations, and providing lecturing and educational training services. He has deep knowledge in intellectual property and labor laws related to daily corporate operations, including handling high-profile intellectual property rights protection cases for major enterprises and serving as a mediator in labor disputes. Mr. Zeng is dedicated to advancing mediation and negotiation skills and has assisted renowned domestic universities in establishing courses on mediation and negotiation.
Mr. Tseng Haowei is a qualified lawyer in Taiwan and has passed the Chinese lawyer examination.
Activities and Affiliations
- Chairman of the Board/Director, Dentons Taiwan, 2011-present
- Partner, Dentons Taiwan, 2015 —
- Associate Researcher, Asia-Pacific Integrated Research Institute, 2020 —
- Legal Consultant for Taiwanese Businesses, Investment Services Division, Ministry of Economic Affairs, 2020
- Consultant, Chinese Labor Law Promotion Association, 2018-2019
- Representative of University of Southern California, International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court, 2019 (Top 8 in the United States)
- Manager, Taiwan Direct Selling Association, 2017-2018
- Secretary-General, Taiwan Direct Selling Legal Society, 2016-2018
- Consultant, Multi-level Marketing Protection Foundation, 2015-2016
- Vice Chairman, Taiwan Labor Law Promotion Association, 2015-2017
Experience and Insights
Experience
- Chu Lu Ranch: A well-known ranch in Taitung, Taiwan, selected as one of the top ten congested spots during the Lunar New Year. Assisted a client in a franchise group with intellectual property rights protection litigation across Taiwan, involving criminal and civil lawsuits against franchise owners and outlets. Successfully obtained a favorable judgment and facilitated mediation, effectively protecting the client's rights.
- Multi-level Marketing Protection Foundation: A private institution established with assistance from the Fair Trade Commission, providing various legal services designated under the Multi-level Marketing Management Act, including drafting donation charters, rules of procedure, and dispute resolution rules. Offers professional consulting and educational services, ensuring reliable legal support for the multi-level marketing industry.
- Hannstar Display Corporation: A prominent LCD manufacturer in Southern Taiwan Science Park. Assisted the client in litigation against a security company concerning rights protection in security services, resulting in a successful judgment that safeguarded the client's interests.
- Hong Kong OFO Shared Bikes: A well-known Chinese shared bike company with over 10 million bikes. Provided professional legal analysis on Taiwan's market and regulatory requirements, offering insights into operational and technical aspects related to shared bikes in Taiwan.
Insights
- Issues and Challenges Faced by Multi-level Marketing Industry Regarding Administrative Regulations: A Case Study of Taiwan's Practical Operations, 2017
- Q&A on Legal Practical Issues in Direct Selling," Shu Quan Publishing House, 2017
- Legal Issues Confronting the Direct Selling Industry in the Internet Era: Focus on Internet Sales Permit and Globalization, 2017
- Current Situation and Future Prospects of Mainland China's Relaxation of Criminal Penalties for 'Team Compensation' Multi-level Marketing: A Study Centered on Taiwan's Practical Operations, 2016
- Discussion on the Review Obligations and Negligence Proportion Standards of Securities Finance Companies and Securities Firms in Financing and Margin Trading Transactions Documents, National Lawyer Monthly, September 2016
- Trends and Solutions for Direct Selling Industry in the Era of Internet Marketing by Direct Sellers," 2015
- Legal Study on Direct Selling, Linking Publishing, 2015
- Promotion of Industry Self-governance to Foster Development of Direct Selling Industry and Guide Public Recognition: Core Exploration of Establishing 'Multi-level Marketing Protection Organization' in Taiwan, 2014
- Legal Impacts of Allowing Direct Selling Companies to Engage in Online Marketing and Its Response: Focus on Core Values and Institutional Maintenance of Direct Selling Industry, 2013
Recognition & Awards
- In 2019, represented the University of Southern California in the International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court competition and advanced to the semifinals.
Area of focus
Education
- Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Southern California, 2019
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), National Taiwan University, 2010
Admissions and qualifications
- Certified Independent Director Master Class, 2021
- Passed the Chinese Lawyer Examination, 2019
- Certification in Practical Application of Labor Laws, 2015
- Qualified Personal Insurance Agent Examination, 2014
- Passed the Taiwan Bar Examination, 2011
Languages
- Mandarin
- Taiwanese
- English