Awards

Jaclyn Tsai, Elizabeth Pai and Jaime Cheng have been named by the Law Reviews to its "Expert Panel 2022".

Jaclyn Tsai has been named as a "Fintech Expert of the Year in Taiwan" by Leaders in Law for its 2021 Global Awards.

Jaclyn Tsai was named among the "20 Businesswomen Overcoming the Pandemic 2021" by Insights Success Media Tech LLC in March 2021.

Lee, Tsai & Partners was named as "Recommended Firm" by GlobalLawExperts in December 2020.

Jaclyn Tsai was named as a "Recommended Attorney by GlobalLawExperts in December 2020.

Lee, Tsai & Partners has been named as one of the “2019 TOP 100 LEADING FIRMS” by InterContinental Finance Magazine.

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2022 年 1 月 17 日

Feature Article on China’s Personal Information Protection Law (6) – Processing Requirements for Sensitive Personal Information under the Personal Information Protection Law and Recommendations (Mainland China)

Kaixuan Zhang and Teresa Huang The Personal Information Protection Law provides a definition and common types of sensitive personal information and stipulates that personal information processors shall specifically inform individuals of the relevant circumstances and obtain their individual consent when processing sensitive personal information. Enterprises that process personal information should accurately identify sensitive personal information and establish special "informed consent" rules and protection mechanisms for the processing of sensitive personal information.

2022 年 1 月 12 日

Feature Article on China’s Personal Information Protection Law (5) – Compliance Issues Concerning Enterprises’ Processing of Employee Personal Information under the Personal Information Protection Law (Mainland China)

Joyce Wen and Teresa Huang The PIPL as promulgated puts forward new requirements for the processing of employee personal information in the course of employment, and enterprises will also face compliance risks in the protection of personal information. This article seeks to sort out the highlights of the PIPL concerning an enterprise's processing of its employee personal information.

2022 年 1 月 1 日

Circular on the Further Prevention and Handling of the Speculation Risk in Virtual Currency Trading (Mainland China)

This article aims to explain the new policy of virtual currency supervision, and clarify the virtual currency business activities that are illegal financial activities

2021 年 12 月 1 日

Provisions on the Establishment of a High-Level Intellectual Property Rights Protection System in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai (Mainland China)

Di Wu On October 28, 2021, the Standing Committee of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress announced that, pursuant to the basic principles of law and administrative regulations and the current state of the Pudong New Area, the 36th Session of […]

2021 年 12 月 1 日

Taiwan Fair Trade Commission’s Penalty on Digital Platform — the Foodpanda Case (Taiwan)

In September 2021, Fair Trade Commission fined food delivery platform Foodpanda NT$2 million for its improper restriction on trading counterparts’ business activity and restrain competition constituting a violation of Paragraph 5, Article 20 of the Fair Trade Act. This article analyzes noteworthy aspects of this case and raises issues worthy of further discussion from a private practice perspective.

2021 年 12 月 1 日

Judicial Interpretation No.810 (Indigenous Peoples Employment Payment in Government Procurement) proclaims unconstitutional Article 24, Paragraph 2 of the “Indigenous Peoples Employment Rights Protection Act”, and shall be amended within a 2 years; cases before such amendment shall be handled per this interpretation (Taiwan)

Judicial Interpretation No.810 proclaims unconstitutional Article 24, Paragraph 2 of the “Indigenous Peoples Employment Rights Protection Act” (Winning tenderer of government procurement with more than a hundred employees shall reimburse employment payment based on “the difference in the number of indigenous people required to be employed in meeting the workforce ratio requirement”), and shall be amended within a 2 years; cases before such amendment shall be handled per this interpretation.

2021 年 12 月 1 日

The Ministry of Economic Affairs adjusts restrictions on technical cooperation to Mainland China — Announce Draft Amendment to Articles 5 and 10 of the “Regulation on Permission for Investment or Technical Cooperation in Mainland China” (Taiwan)

The Ministry of Economic Affairs announced the draft amendment to Articles 5 and 10 of the Regulation on Permission for Investment or Technical Cooperation in Mainland China, adjusting the types of technical cooperation. In addition to delete the provisions requiring Taiwan individuals or entities to apply for prior trademark and copyright transferring approval, the draft included that “a shares transferring case in which its previous investment has been approved by the critical technical-groups convened by the competent authorities” shall apply for approval in advance.

2021 年 12 月 1 日

Supreme Court: Judges Participated in the Final Criminal Judgment shall recuse themselves from the case in Retrial Process (Taiwan)

The Criminal Division of the Supreme Court has consulted and made a unified legal opinion approving a judge’s recusal from the retrial process of a case he/she had adjudicated before.

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Greater China Practices

We resolve to undertake and unceasingly refine our legal professionalism with in-depth knowledge of technology, to assist overseas client in entering into China, and assist domestic clients in entering into ventures worldwide. By synergizing local wisdoms and international professionals, we, Lee, Tsai & Partners, equipped ourselves as a Greater China Local Firm.

Blockchain

Assisting our clients leveraging blockchain technology, providing advice on legal compliance and transparency for prospective ICOs and cryptocurrency exchange platforms, and exploring new innovative possibilities.

Mergers & Acquisitions / Global Investment

Choosing Acquisitions Targets, Planning the Method of Acquisition, Due Diligence, Financing Plans, Drafting, Consultation on M&A Laws

Technology Transfer / Intellectual Property Rights

We handle more than just legal issues complicated by modern technology; we go a step further with our ability to assist our clients in planning, arranging,and managing all aspects of intellectual property rights,including acquiring and transferring rights.

Media and Entertainment

Our attorneys understand the key value drivers in any media and entertainment transaction due to our possession of specialized knowledge and understanding of the uniqueness of the businesses in this industry.

Infrastructure Projects / Construction Laws

Preparation of bidding docs, construction contracts & contractual disputes

Employment Law

We understand an employment policy built on a thorough understanding of the related law is vital to business efficiency and profitability

Capitel Market / Securities

Commercial, Securities & Investment Banking

General Corporate Affairs

Recruitment and Employment, Contract Drafting, Contract Review and Advice, Customer Complains and Litigation, Consultation in Legal Issues Related to Business Operations

Dispute Resolution

Our experienced attorneys, including former judges and present arbitrator, evaluate our clients' potential liability and detect possible issues before they become problematic.

Tobacco Industry Related Legal Issues

Our experience the tobacco industry includes legislation and regulation lobbying and advice.

Competition Law

We are able to apply our knowledge and experience to help our clients ensure that their business strategies and transactions conform to competition laws in the required jurisdictions and that their interested are safeguarded.

Environmental Protection Law

Our experience in this area not only helps our client prevent the environmental liability but foresee the business opportunity alone with the future environment protection trend.

Maritime Law

We are highly skilled in this field of law, having acquired extensive knowledge and experience resolving substantial cases for our clients.

Trade Mark Registration

1.Trademarks 2.Certification Marks 3.Collective Membership Marks 4.Collective Trademarks

Patent Registration / Prosecution

Patent application, prosecution, re-examination, invalidation, appeal and administrative suits, infringement opinion and patent research, Patent Litigation.

International Trade Laws

Representing clients in dealing with proceedings initiated by jurisdictions including Argentina, Brazil, Thailand, Poland, Canada, E.U., India, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey and the U.S.A.

Biomedical

Represent our clients for patent filing, patent protection, and patent licensing in the Greater China Area.

Energy Service

Participate in the proposed legislation of laws for Taiwan energy service industry and render our opinions to the energy service industry.

Tax

We assist our clients in accomplishing their business or personal objectives with maximum tax efficiencies and minimum tax exposures.