Full-service firm Lexcel Partners specialises in banking and finance, dispute resolution, labour and employment, M&A, real estate, regulatory compliance, intellectual property and tax. A key partner to note for corporate and M&A is managing partner Mike Lu.
Client feedback
"The law firm is versed in WM-related laws/regulations and has a strong relationship with FSC and other market players. They know the market very well and provide useful advice and support in our new business initiatives." – Banking and finance
"The firm has extensive experience accumulated through years of practice and maintains strong relationships with regulatory authorities. This allows them to offer advice that balances legal theory with practical application. We appreciate Mike Lu's provision of valuable market insights and timely updates on regulatory developments that are often not available from other firms." – Construction
"Lexcel Partners has deep expertise in investment funds work and can navigate a broad range of fund structuring and regulatory issues. Jeffrey Liu is also experienced in understanding complex European regulatory issues and is able to produce helpful analysis for the Taiwan perspective, which is helpful for us as an American corporation which has funds domiciled in Ireland and offered for sale in Taiwan." – Investment funds
"They provide efficient service and help us secure the approval in a tight timeline." – Investment funds
"Lexcel Partners has been in the industry for decades with a solid regulatory background and history. They can get to the point immediately and provide insights or solutions, taking into account not only legal analysis, but also business considerations and regulatory risks." – Investment funds
"The law firm knows the fund products (ETFs, for example) very well and has a strong relationship with FSC and other market players. They are instrumental for a financial institution who would like to expand their fund offerings to apply for additional licences/approvals. They are experienced in preparing documentation and are familiar with every step of regulatory filing." – Investment funds
"My experience with Lexcel Partners has been very positive and I appreciate their professional and timely response and helpful local market insight." – Investment funds
"Lexcel Partners helped maximize the benefits and minimize the risk and loss." – Regulatory
"Lexcel Partners knows every detail of the regulatory background and history." – Regulatory
"Very helpful, supportive and quick turnaround." – Regulatory
Jeffrey Liu
"Jeffrey Liu has been in the industry for decades and knows every detail of the regulatory background and history. Whenever we discuss issues with him, he can get to the point immediately and provide insights or solutions, considering not only legal analysis but also business considerations and regulatory risks. Also, he always provides opinions on time, works efficiently, and is good at communicating with the authorities. He is an expert in the relevant area that we highly recommend."
"He is the best-in-class lawyer in his generation with respect to asset management/fund products/capital markets. Very solid expertise and extensive market intelligence."
"He always provides opinions on time, works efficiently, and is good at communicating with the authorities."
"Jeffrey is responsive, efficient and always able to go the extra mile to meet the client’s needs. The breadth and depth of his experience in the investment funds sector is very impressive."
Kang-Shen Liu
"He always gives feedback quickly and tries to provide some viewpoints for further development."
Stacy Lo
"Stacy always gives a comprehensive review, practicable solutions and a fair charge of legal fees."
"She has a solid background knowledge of how a foreign bank runs business in Taiwan; that in turn makes her legal advice perfectly pertinent to what we need commercially. She has an adequate risk-control mindset that makes her not only provide us with legal advice but also highlight risks beyond legal aspects."
Mike Lu
"He is responsive and able to respond to us in a short time as we requested."
"Mike Lu stands out for his deep understanding of corporate and financial regulations and his ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice. His responsiveness and attention to client needs have consistently impressed us."
"Timely response and good understanding of the client's needs."
Work highlights
Represented WELE Mechatronic in a criminal investigation and trial involving a trade secret infringement case by its employees. This case is further complicated by the alleged transfer of trade secrets to mainland China, adding a significant geopolitical dimension.
Advised Lenovo Global Technology (Taiwan) on the relevant filings and on negotiations with employees on redundancy. This redundancy involves a significant portion of its workforce in Taiwan and may be crucial for the client’s operations there.
Key clients
DRAPAC, Taiwan Green Point Enterprises
Work highlights
Advised the Society of the Sacred Heart on the claim for the return of land and dismantling of the building.
Advised SKH Architect and Associates on initiating litigation against Sheng-Li Construction to claim for title transfer and handover of buildings, and the claims have been totally accepted by the High Court.
Work highlights
Advised Delivery Hero on legal requirements and contractual terms for the acquisition of shares of Taiwan companies.
