Lexcel Partners

Taiwan

Analysis

Overview

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

“They provide timely responses and detailed planning. We have frequent and proactive communication.” – Banking and finance

“They have instant response and good quality of work. They are easy to communicate with and give value for money.” – Banking and finance

“The lawyers are very knowledgeable, well-coordinated, and very responsive.” – Investment funds

“Lexcel Partners has extensive experience in the asset management industry, which is reflected in their comprehensive analysis. They provided relevant historical examples like our situation, aiding our decision-making process on the direction to take. Additionally, their efficiency is remarkable!” – Investment funds

“They are commercial.” – Investment funds

“Lexcel always responds promptly to all the requests.” – Regulatory

Jeffrey Liu

“Jeffrey is a great person; he is an easy person to talk with, he has a very calm temper, and whenever I discuss an issue with him, he will get to the point immediately. He is a very smart lawyer with a very clear head. Also, he always provides opinions on time, works efficiently, and is good at communicating with the authorities. He could break down complex problems into smaller, bite-sized pieces and deliver practical advice. He has a good understanding of clients’ needs and provides practical advice with strong commercial awareness.”

“Jeffrey gives speedy responses. He understands my needs and requirements and is effective in planning and pooling internal resources when appropriate.”

Stacy Lo

“Stacy is easy to communicate with and always meets deadline.”

Mike Lu

“Mike possesses a thorough understanding of regulatory backgrounds and histories. His expertise greatly aids in legal analysis, especially when laws or regulations are ambiguous. He is undoubtedly an expert in his field.”

“Mike responds promptly.”

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Acted for Society of the Sacred Heart in a dispute concerning the return of land and dismantle of building.

Represented China Life Insurance in a dispute with Synpac-Kingdom Pharmaceutical concerning share purchase.

Key clients

Baseload Power Taiwan, Ministry of Economic Affairs

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised Carrefour Netherland and Carrefour on the sale of Carrefour Taiwan to Uni-President.

Assisted iNova Pharmaceuticals (Singapore) to produce the vendor due diligence for the Taiwan jurisdiction. Corporate information, litigations, administrative sanctions, licenses, permits, property title documents and public insolvency record were reviewed and assessed.

Key clients

BSI Group Assurance

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Assisted Bank of America to review and update its E-Communication Survey and Monitoring Survey.

Assisted UBS to obtain regulatory approval and complete the regulatory notification process for business premises movement and personnel change.

Key clients

Boku, HSBC, ICICI Bank, Macquarie Group, UOB