Personal Profile

Wen Chih Chao is a passionate advocate for investor rights, focusing on litigation to recover losses and seek justice for his clients. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing investors in FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) arbitrations across the United States. To date, he has handled thousands of arbitration and securities cases, recovering over $200 million for his clients.

As a senior attorney or in collaboration with other legal professionals, Wen-Chih Chao has secured final awards in more than 50 FINRA arbitration cases. He is widely recognized for his intense focus and professionalism in trial, earning a reputation as one of the most trusted attorneys in the field of securities arbitration.

Key successes include:

2022: Represented a client in the UBS YES Strategy case, recovering $2 million in damages and nearly $1 million in attorney fees, a rare victory in such cases.
2018 and 2015: Secured claims against UBS for $4.2 million and $2.5 million, respectively, related to Puerto Rico bonds. Wen-Chih Chao has practiced in this area for over ten years, recovering over $100 million for investors.
Successfully obtained significant settlements and punitive damages in complex international securities disputes involving major financial institutions such as Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and Royal Bank of Canada.
In addition to his success in arbitration trials, Wen-Chih Chao has resolved hundreds of cases through settlements. While some settlement details remain confidential, his total track record includes the recovery of over $200 million for his clients.

With his extensive arbitration experience and deep understanding of securities law, Wen-Chih Chao is results-driven, providing investors with strong legal support and a relentless commitment to securing the best outcomes.