Hank Chen
Chief
Email：hank.chen@pontislaw.com
Language：Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese, Thai, English, Japanese
Language：Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese, Thai, English, Japanese
Email：hank.chen@pontislaw.com
Hank Chen holds dual qualifications as a licensed attorney and certified structural engineer, combining expertise in both engineering and law. He possesses extensive experience that bridges practical implementation and regulatory frameworks. Early in his career, he participated in the structural design of several major public infrastructure projects, including underground metro stations in Taiwan, gaining hands-on familiarity with construction sites and technical planning. He also served in administrative and auditing government agencies, acquiring deep insights into the operational logic and internal decision-making processes of the public sector. This unique perspective enables him to assess issues from both the client and contractor sides, offering legal advice that is both professional and pragmatic. In litigation, Attorney Chen excels at resolving civil disputes involving technical matters, particularly in construction conflicts and copyright infringement cases. In the criminal field, leveraging his understanding of government procurement procedures and public sector operations, he specializes in handling economic and official misconduct cases such as corruption, collusion in bidding, and related white-collar crimes. Attorney Chen’s legal services are marked by logical rigor and practical applicability, and he is dedicated to delivering strategic, multi-dimensional solutions for his clients.
- Preferred areas of practice
Construction Law, Government Procurement Act, Anti-Corruption Act, Civil Service Law, Real Estate and Development, Criminal Litigation, administrative litigation Act, Copyrights Enforcement, Arbitration cases, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
- Professional Qualifications
R.O.C. Licensed Structural Engineer
Taiwan Patent Attorneys
MOH AND ASSOCIATES, INC., Engineer – Structural Department
Maintenance Engineering Division, Department of Public Works, Taipei City Government, Associate Engineer
Water Conservancy Engineering Division, Department of Public Works, Taipei City Government, Chief
National Audit Office, Inspector
Attorney /Trainee Attorney, Pontis Law
- Education
LL.B., College of Law, National Taiwan University (Taipei, Taiwan)
M.Sc., Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University (Taipei, Taiwan)
B.A., Department of Marine Environment, National Sun Yat-sen University (Kaohsiung, Taiwan)
Senior Certified Procurement Professional (Advanced Level), Public Construction Commission, Executive Yuan, Taiwan
- Professional Associations & Memberships
Mediator, Construction Law Committee, Taipei Bar Association
Mediator, Procurement and Review Committee, Unified Bidding Center, Public Words Department, Taipei City Government
- Publications and Talks
Co-author, October 2024, “Overview of Criminal Liability Related to Corruption and Malfeasance Offenses”, Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, Volume 51, Issue 5
Author, November 2024, “An Introduction to the Crime of Collusive Bidding under the Government Procurement Act”, Angle Lawyer Empowerment, Issue No. 32
Hank Chen_Chief
Hank Chen holds dual qualifications as a licensed attorney and certified structural engineer, combining expertise in both engineering and law. He possesses extensive experience that bridges practical implementation and regulatory frameworks. Early in his career, he participated in the structural design of several major public infrastructure projects, including underground metro stations in Taiwan, gaining hands-on familiarity with construction sites and technical planning. He also served in administrative and auditing government agencies, acquiring deep insights into the operational logic and internal decision-making processes of the public sector. This unique perspective enables him to assess issues from both the client and contractor sides, offering legal advice that is both professional and pragmatic. In litigation, Attorney Chen excels at resolving civil disputes involving technical matters, particularly in construction conflicts and copyright infringement cases. In the criminal field, leveraging his understanding of government procurement procedures and public sector operations, he specializes in handling economic and official misconduct cases such as corruption, collusion in bidding, and related white-collar crimes. Attorney Chen’s legal services are marked by logical rigor and practical applicability, and he is dedicated to delivering strategic, multi-dimensional solutions for his clients.
- Preferred areas of practice
Construction Law, Government Procurement Act, Anti-Corruption Act, Civil Service Law, Real Estate and Development, Criminal Litigation, administrative litigation Act, Copyrights Enforcement, Arbitration cases, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
- Professional Qualifications
R.O.C. Licensed Structural Engineer
Taiwan Patent Attorneys
MOH AND ASSOCIATES, INC., Engineer – Structural Department
Maintenance Engineering Division, Department of Public Works, Taipei City Government, Associate Engineer
Water Conservancy Engineering Division, Department of Public Works, Taipei City Government, Chief
National Audit Office, Inspector
Attorney /Trainee Attorney, Pontis Law
- Education
LL.B., College of Law, National Taiwan University (Taipei, Taiwan)
M.Sc., Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University (Taipei, Taiwan)
B.A., Department of Marine Environment, National Sun Yat-sen University (Kaohsiung, Taiwan)
Senior Certified Procurement Professional (Advanced Level), Public Construction Commission, Executive Yuan, Taiwan
- Publications and Talks
Co-author, October 2024, “Overview of Criminal Liability Related to Corruption and Malfeasance Offenses”, Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, Volume 51, Issue 5
Author, November 2024, “An Introduction to the Crime of Collusive Bidding under the Government Procurement Act”, Angle Lawyer Empowerment, Issue No. 32