FDLAW · CHARLES LEE

Charles Lee

Managing Partner, FDLAW

PhD in Law, Newcastle University, United Kingdom
LL.M., National Taipei University

Charles Lee is the Managing Partner of FDLAW, with approximately 20 years of experience in commercial law, dispute resolution and litigation. His practice combines legal analysis with experience in accounting, finance and corporate governance, and covers commercial disputes, corporate and white-collar criminal matters, intellectual property, tax disputes and cross-border legal matters.

Charles holds a PhD in Law from Newcastle University in the United Kingdom and an LL.M. from National Taipei University. His doctoral research focused on patent law, intellectual property and damages in patent infringement cases. Before leading FDLAW, he worked with Deloitte and Deloitte-affiliated legal practice in Taiwan, gaining experience in multidisciplinary matters involving law, accounting, taxation and corporate transactions.

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Professional Background

Managing Partner, FDLAW: Approximately 20 years of experience in commercial law and litigation
PhD in Law, Newcastle University, United Kingdom: Doctoral research in patent law, intellectual property and patent infringement damages
LL.M., National Taipei University: Legal research and professional training
Former legal professional at Deloitte Taiwan: Former Lawyer, Deloitte Business Law Firm

Practice Areas

Corporate Legal Advisory

Advice on contracts, company law and corporate governance, aligned with the practical needs of business owners and in-house teams.

Commercial Disputes and Litigation

Assistance with contract, shareholder and receivables disputes, focusing on documents, financial records and evidence.

Corporate and White-Collar Criminal Defense

Case assessment and defense preparation for corporate, financial and complex criminal matters at each procedural stage.

Intellectual Property

Advice on patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets and licensing, integrating technical facts and commercial considerations.

Tax Disputes and Administrative Remedies

Analysis of tax disputes and administrative remedies through legal, accounting and financial records.

Cross-Border Legal Matters

Direct English communication and document review for overseas companies, foreign clients and cross-border disputes.

Corporate and Commercial Matters

Charles advises business owners, in-house teams and corporate clients on company law, shareholder disputes, contract review, international transactions, receivables, internal investigations and major commercial disputes. His approach integrates legal rules with transaction structure, accounting and financial records, evidence preservation and litigation risk so that legal strategy can remain aligned with practical business objectives.

Criminal Defense and Major Disputes

Charles handles serious criminal and corporate criminal matters through investigation, detention proceedings, trial and appeal. His work includes corporate and white-collar crime, fraud, financial and accounting-related offenses, corruption-related matters and complex cases involving foreign defendants. Case preparation focuses on timelines, objective evidence, financial records, consistency of statements and the procedural posture of each stage.

Intellectual Property and Doctoral Research

Charles earned his PhD in Law from Newcastle University, where his doctoral research focused on patent law, intellectual property and damages in patent infringement cases. His intellectual property practice covers patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, licensing and corporate IP disputes, with particular attention to the relationship between technical facts, commercial models, evidence and damages.

English and Cross-Border Legal Services

Charles communicates directly in English with foreign clients, overseas companies and family members of foreign defendants. In cross-border commercial and criminal matters, he provides case assessments, strategy discussions and document review in English, helping clients understand Taiwan's legal procedures and reducing misunderstandings caused by differences in language and legal systems.

Media Interviews and Legal Commentary

Charles is regularly interviewed by television and news media on major criminal cases, securities and corporate crime, cross-border criminal proceedings, personal data protection and intellectual property. The following are selected media interviews and legal analyses.

Media | SET News

Major Corruption Verdict: Bribery, Profiteering and Criminal Liability

Commentary on the legal issues surrounding bribery, profiteering, breach of trust and related criminal liability following a major court judgment.

Major Criminal Cases | Corruption | Court Practice

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Media | Mirror News

Stock Manipulation: Criminal Liability under Taiwan's Securities and Exchange Act

Analysis of the elements of stock manipulation, potential criminal liability and practical issues involving unlawful gains and criminal procedure.

Securities Law | Corporate Crime | White-Collar Crime

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Media | CTS News

Cross-Border Drug Crime and Taiwan Criminal Jurisdiction

Analysis of cross-border drug offenses, foreign criminal judgments, Taiwan's criminal jurisdiction and issues relating to sentencing and subsequent proceedings.

Cross-Border Crime | Drug Cases | Criminal Jurisdiction

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Media | ERA News

Personal Data Sales: Criminal Liability and Detention Risks

Commentary on criminal liability under Taiwan's Personal Data Protection Act and procedural risks involving destruction of evidence, collusion and detention.

Personal Data Protection | Corporate Compliance | Criminal Procedure

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