Awards

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

Lee, Tsai & Partners is recognized as the "Best M&A Law Firm - Taiwan" and "IP Transactions Expert of the Year - Taiwan" by CV Magazine in its 2018 Emerging Markets Business Awards Winners Supplement.

Corporate USA Today has named Lee, Tsai & Partners as the winner of the 2018 "Full Service Law Firm of the Year in Taiwan R.O.C."

Lee, Tsai & Partners has been awarded the “2018 Law Firm of the Year - Taiwan” at the Corporate Insider 2018 M&A Awards

Lee, Tsai & Partners is ranked as a first tier firm in Taiwan by Media Law International.

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Lee, Tsai & Partners and Mr. Aaron Chen have been named by Acquisition International Magazine as “Taiwan’s Leading Advisor in Competition Law – 2018” in its 2018 Global Excellence Awards.

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2019 年 9 月 30 日

Analysis of Compulsory Transfer of Shares (Equity) – Comparison of Company Laws of Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China (Taiwan)

Emily Chueh Article 163 of the Company Law of Taiwan provides: “Unless as otherwise provided for in this Law, assignment/transfer of shares of a company shall not be prohibited or restricted by any provision in the Articles of Incorporation.” Basically, […]

2019 年 9 月 30 日

Since any change to the usage purpose of an expropriated land which has been used according to an expropriation plan is an ordinary exercise of ownership, such change has nothing to do with the scenario where there is no expropriation need due to change of circumstance (Taiwan)

Teresa Huang The Supreme Administrative Court rendered the 108-Pan-124 Decision of March 22, 2019 (hereinafter, the “Decision”), holding that since any change to the usage purpose of an expropriated land which has been used according to an expropriation plan is […]

2019 年 9 月 30 日

In a medical emergency, a physician’s decision to not follow common medical practice should be examined for whether there was negligence in light of reasonable professional clinical discretion (Taiwan)

Ankwei Chen The Supreme Court rendered the 107-Tai-Shang-4587 Criminal Decision onApril 2, 2019 (the “Decision”), in which it held that in a very urgent medical emergency, a physician’s decision to not follow common medical practices should be examined for negligence […]

2019 年 9 月 30 日

Whether there is any irregularity in an insured’s physical condition relies on the truthful statement of the insured, and the insured’s obligation to provide a truthful explanation cannot be deemed released simply because the insured has authorized the insurer to check his/her medical data (Taiwan)

Alex Liao The Taiwan High Court rendered the 108-Bao-Xian-Shang-Yi-1 Civil Decision of July 17, 2019 (hereinafter, the “Decision”), holding that whether there is any irregularity in an insured’s physical condition relies on the truthful statement of the insured, and the […]

2019 年 9 月 30 日

When an insurance company is taken over by personnel assigned by the competent authority due to its inability to have a sound operation, the law allows the authority to take preservation measures against its representative such as prohibition against property transfer or delivery, and this is not preconditioned by the representative’s breach of any administrative law duty (Taiwan)

Fang-Wei Lin The Supreme Administrative Court rendered the 108-Pan-328 Decision of July 5, 2019 (hereinafter, the “Decision”), holding that when an insurance company is taken over by personnel assigned by the competent authority due to its inability to have a […]

2019 年 9 月 30 日

The FSC amended the Guidelines for Restriction on Concurrent Positions Held by Representatives of Electronic Stored Value Card Issuers and Matters for Their Compliance (Taiwan)

Sean Tsou The Financial Supervisory Commission (hereinafter, the “FSC”) promulgated the amendments to Articles 6 through 8 of the Guidelines for Restriction on Concurrent Positions Held by Representatives of Electronic Stored Value Card Issuers and Matters for Their Compliance (hereinafter, […]

2019 年 9 月 30 日

A building provided for production use may be property under a self-interest trust, and an application to halve the housing tax may be filed (Taiwan)

Tiffany Hsiao The Ministry of the Interior issued the Tai-Cai-Shui-10804518460 Directive of July 23, 2019 (hereinafter, the “Directive”), pointing out that a building provided for production use may be a property under a self-interest trust, and an application to halve […]

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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.