Taiwan has one of the largest individual and institutional investor bases in the region, and LCS has one of the most active private equity and venture capital practices in the region.

LCS' private equity practice consists of representation of both investors and enterprises in all areas of private equity deal development. LCS' attorneys are experienced in the drafting, negotiation and closing of regional and U.S.-style private placements and fund formations (including limited partnerships), as well as private equity transactions involving Taiwanese investors and investments through offshore entities.

What distinguishes LCS from other firms in the private equity area is its breadth and depth of experience.

• Formation of private equity funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, hedge funds and "greater China" funds
• Structuring advice to maximize exit opportunities for local and international private equity funds
• Transfers of significant shareholders between major investors of private and public companies
• Negotiation and advice on all aspects of private placements involving the issuance of preferred shares by US, Cayman, BVI, Chinese and/or Taiwan companies
• Review and advice to institutional investors and fund sponsors on offshore fund company and limited partnership governance and administrative matters
• Compliance review of marketing and solicitation materials of offshore funds in Taiwan
• Application for local SICE and SITE licenses
• Compliance with cross-straits foreign investment approvals, exchange controls and other regulatory matters