About
ABOUT US
Lead Trend Law Firm is a full service firm with diverse practice areas. We specialize in intellectual property but practice in areas like entertainment law, automotive industry, matrimonial and family matters, estate planning, will and probate, taxation and corporate law.
Our Promise
We strive to provide the most comprehensive and integrated services with the most professional and delicate division of labor, fully paying attention to the problems and needs of each party.
Practice
PRACTICE AREA
Our firm focuses on Intellectual Property and Creative Industries, Corporate and Commercial Law, Family and Succession Planning, Real Estate Development, and Experimental Education. We provide integrated legal services covering legal consultation, rights strategy, contract drafting and review, regulatory and compliance framework development, dispute resolution, and litigation representation.
We value the trust placed in us by each client and provide practical, tailored legal support based on the specific needs of every matter. We believe that when addressing disputes or making significant decisions, the law serves not only as a safeguard for rights and risk management, but also as an essential tool to help clients clarify issues, exercise sound judgment, and make well-informed decisions.
Intellectual Property and Creative Industries
- Rights Strategy Trademark, patent, and copyright searches, filings, licensing, and assignment planning in Taiwan and internationally.
- Trade Secrets Establishment and protection of trade secret management systems.
- Creative and Entertainment Industries Drafting and review of agreements relating to licensing, endorsements, artist representation, collaboration, and rights ownership.
- Name and Image Rights Planning and protection of personality rights, including image use, name rights, and brand identity.
Automotive Industry
- Legal Advisory Advice on labor relations, advertising, sales, distribution, leasing, insurance claims, and consumer disputes.
- Contract Systems Drafting, review, and refinement of commercial agreements, internal policies, and operational frameworks.
- Regulatory Compliance Planning and response strategies relating to consumer protection, fair trade, personal data protection, and administrative investigations.
- Training Programs Planning and delivery of training on personal data protection, anti-money laundering compliance, consumer disputes, and regulatory compliance practices.
Corporate Governance and Business Operations
- Company Formation Establishment of Taiwan and offshore companies, with planning advice on organizational structures and internal control systems.
- Corporate Governance Planning and support for shareholders’ meetings, board meetings, and other corporate procedures.
- Commercial Contracts Contract drafting, review, negotiation, and performance risk analysis.
- General Retainer Services Ongoing legal support for daily business operations, contract management, personal data protection, trade secrets, regulatory compliance, and dispute management.
Marriage and Family Matters
- Pre- and Post-Marital Planning Advisory services and drafting of prenuptial agreements, marital property regimes, and family asset arrangements.
- Divorce and Parental Rights Assistance and representation in divorce, asset division, parental rights, child support, and visitation arrangements.
- Adoption Preparation of documentation and filing of adoption applications.
- Care and Guardianship Planning advice on caregiving arrangements, care agreements, and advance guardianship; preparation and filing of petitions for assistance and guardianship declarations.
Asset Planning and Family Succession
- Asset Planning Comprehensive planning for asset allocation, tax efficiency, and succession; planning and application for real estate encumbrance, transfer, and registration procedures.
- Trust Planning Trust structuring, legal assessment, and execution of related procedures.
- Wills and Estates Drafting, witnessing, and execution of wills, estate distribution planning, and estate tax filings.
- Cross-Border Succession Planning and representation in overseas inheritance matters, including asset recovery in jurisdictions such as Hong Kong and Australia.
Labor and Human Resources Management
- Employment Contracts Drafting and review of employment agreements, confidentiality clauses, non-compete provisions, and workplace policies.
- HR Compliance Compliance advice regarding working hours, overtime, scheduling, leave policies, and HR systems.
- Administrative Matters Preparation and handling of workplace rules filings and related administrative procedures.
- Labor Disputes Representation in labor negotiations, mediation, complaints, and litigation proceedings.
- External Investigation Services Establishment and operation of external investigation mechanisms for workplace bullying and sexual harassment matters.
Art Laws
- Agency and Licensing Drafting and review of gallery cooperation, artist agency, and licensing agreements.
- Auction and Consignment Advice and planning relating to artwork auctions, consignment sales, and transaction processes.
- Sales and Transfers Legal advice on transaction security, title verification, and sales agreements for artwork transactions.
- Transaction Disputes Assistance and representation in disputes relating to artwork transactions, consignments, and licensing.
Real Estate Development and Management
- Development Regulations Advice on regulatory compliance relating to architectural design, land development, museum planning, and related matters
- Urban Renewal and Land Use Planning and integration of urban renewal, land development, and project implementation matters.
- Construction Performance Risk analysis and response strategies relating to construction contracts, project performance management, and construction disputes.
- Condominium Management Legal assistance regarding management bylaws, co-ownership arrangements, and property management disputes.
Experimental Education
- Regulatory Establishment Advice on applications for establishing experimental education institutions or organizations and related regulatory compliance.
- Personnel Systems Development, drafting, and review of organizational structures, employment agreements, and personnel policies.
- Educational Philosophy Alignment Legal analysis and advisory services to align specific educational philosophies with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Education Legal Advisory Ongoing legal support for schools or institutions regarding daily operations, governance, campus incidents, and regulatory compliance.
Team
Team Members
Chialin Li
Partner
Sean Yeh
Partner
Special Advisors
Zi-Long Chen, Attorney, Patent
【 Education 】
- LLM, University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
- LLB, National Chung Cheng University School of Law
- Managing Partner/Patent Agent/Attorney at Law, Chenzhuang International Technology Law offices
- Attorney of Honor, Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs
- Recruiting Vonlunteer Public Defender, Intellectual Property Court 招募義務辯護律師
- Commettee Member, Taipei Bar Association Trademark and Patent Committee, Competition Law Committee, Legal Education Committee
- Attorney/Patent Agent/Partner, Long River International Patent & Trademark Law Office
- Part-time Lecturer, National Yunlin Universtity of Science and Technology Dept. of Science and Technology Law
- Audit Attorny/Legal Counselor, Legal Aid Foundation 法律扶助基金會總會審查律師/高級法務專員
- Attorney/Intern/Legal Assistant, Lawyerchang Attorney At Law
Wenzhen Xia, PhD, Chinese Legal Consultatnt
【 Education 】
- LLD, Peking University Law School Commercial Law Department
- LLM, University of Minnesota School of Law
- LLM, National Taiwan University Graduate Institue of National Development, Legal Division
- LLB, Fujen University School of Law
- Chief of Legal Officer, Fosun International-Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart
- Chief of Legal Officer, Pou Chen Group(03813.HK)
- Manager of Legal Department, Shanghai Yueyang Real Estate Development Limited Company
- Chief of Legal Department, Raydide International Technology Inc.
- Legal Manager, Hoya Construction Consulting Incorporated
- Visiting Scholar (Technology transfer and management), University of Washington School of Business
- Visiting Scholar (IP and Litigation), The George Washington University School of Law
Sandra Hsieh, Senior Counsel
【 Education 】
- Master of Laws, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
- Certificate in Business Administration, Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management
- Bachelor of Laws, National Taiwan University
- Partner, Lead Trend Law Office
- Director, Hwa Kang Law Foundation
- Legal Counsel, ANZ Bank (Taiwan) Limited
- Attorney, K&L Gates
Allen Chen, Tax Specialist
【 Education 】
- MA, Tamkang University Department of Accounting
- BA, Lang Yang Institute of Technology Department of Finance
- BA, Lang Yang Institute of Technology Department of Accounting
- General Manager, Chuen Shen Consulting Co., Ltd.
- CEO, Zero Control Investment Co., Ltd.
- Consultant, Fovics International Consulting Corp.
- ChainYe International Accounting Offices Department of Tax and Business
- Grand Power & Co., CPAs Department of Audition
- Jin Shin & Co., CPAs, Department of Tax and Bookkeeping
- Your & Co., CPAs Department of Audition and Bookkeeping
Zhifeng Lin, MD, Medical Consultant
【 Education 】
- BM, China Medical University School of Medicine
- Emergency Room ATP, Dali Jen-ai Hospital
- Emergency Room ATP, Feng-Yuan Hospital Ministry Of Health And Welfare
- Emergency Room ATP, China Medical University Hospital
Y. C. Liu M.D., Medical Consultant
【 Education 】
- China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Attending Physician, Skybright Psychiatric Clinic
- Attending Physician, Beida Pediatric Clinic
- Attending Physician, Department of Psychiatry, China Medical University Hospital
- Attending Physician, National Cheng Kung University Hospital Douliu Branch
- Director, Department of Psychiatry, Sinying Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
- Certified Specialist, International Clinical TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Certification Program
Contact
CONTACT INFORMATION
RM 3, 9F, No.200, Section 1, Dunhua South Rd, Taipei 10691, Taiwan
+886-2-87737638
+886-2-87737538
ltlaw@ltlaw.com.tww
09:00 ~ 18:00, Monday through Friday