Event information
Building on the huge success of the 2023 and 2024 editions, Legal 500’s 2025 GC Summit Taiwan is designed to reflect the distinct legal and business challenges facing general counsel in one of Asia’s most strategically important economies. As Taiwan continues to deepen its role in global supply chains and financial innovation, the summit will provide an essential platform for legal leaders to engage with the emerging issues that will define the next chapter of in-house legal leadership in the region.
The agenda will feature a full day of forward-looking panel discussions and presentations delivered by a diverse range of expert speakers, including senior in-house counsel, private practice thought leaders, regulators, and business executives. Sessions will tackle timely topics such as:
- The Implications of Evolving US Tariff Policy
- The Latest Legislative Developments Affecting Fintech, Crypto, and Payment Platforms
- Opportunities and Risks: AI and Legal Tech
- Data Protection and Privacy in 2025: Compliance, Enforcement Trends, and What GCs Need to Know
- Opportunity in Complexity and Volatility: Getting Deals Done in Uncertain Times
- Building an Effective Governance Programme
- Legal Operations: Doing More with Less
Attendees will also benefit from expert insights into managing cross-border compliance risks, navigating regulatory uncertainty, and optimising legal operations in increasingly lean environments.
In collaboration with our valued event partners, the GC Summit Taiwan will bring together the legal community for a day of shared learning, strategic discussion, and peer-to-peer connection. With ample time for networking and knowledge exchange, the event is a unique opportunity for legal leaders to explore how their roles are evolving in response to economic pressure, regulatory disruption, and rapid technological transformation.
This is a must-attend gathering for all in-house counsel looking to stay ahead of legal developments in Taiwan and beyond, enhance their leadership capabilities, and contribute more strategically to the organisations they serve.
Agenda
12.00pm – 1.00pm Registration
1.00pm – 1.10pm Opening Remarks
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- Joe Boswell, global editor, GC Powerlist, Legal 500
- Lois Lin, chief legal officer, Wiwynn Corporation
1.10pm – 2.00pm Powering Digital Growth: Challenges and Opportunities in Taiwan’s Data Center Landscape
As Taiwan strengthens its position as a global tech hub, data center infrastructure is under increasing scrutiny. This panel explores the evolving legal and regulatory frameworks impacting data center development, operations, and investment. Led by Lee & Li partner Ken-Ying Tseng, this timely conversation will provide attendees with a practical understanding of how legal teams can enable digital expansion while mitigating risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting long-term innovation in Taiwan’s rapidly transforming data ecosystem.
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- Ken-Ying Tseng, partner, Lee and Li
- Lily Kuo, partner, Lee and Li
- Chi Lee, associate partner, Lee and Li
2.00pm – 2.50pm U.S. Tariffs, Export Controls, and Sanctions Under the New Administration: Implications for Taiwan’s Exporters
The U.S. enforcement environment governing international trade has intensified significantly in 2025. Since the start of the Trump Administration’s second term, U.S. trade policy has seen a sharp resurgence in unilateral tariffs alongside an emphasis on increased sanctions and export controls under the administration’s America First Trade Policy. Enforcement activity has ramped up, with sustained attention on tariffs, sanctions and export controls violations by the U.S. Departments of Justice, Treasury, and Commerce. As a result, understanding the evolving compliance expectations of U.S. enforcement agencies is more critical than ever. In this fireside chat, Matt Axelrod and Winston Chan, two former U.S. government enforcement officials who are now partners at Gibson Dunn, will examine the key enforcement trends, policy shifts, and practical compliance strategies shaping today’s global trade landscape.
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- Winston Y. Chan, partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- Matthew S. Axelrod, partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
2.50pm – 3.20pm Winning in the Federal Circuit – Recent Case Studies
This session offers a rare insider’s perspective on a landmark Federal Circuit Court of Appeals case, personally argued and won by our speakers. Drawing on first-hand experience, the discussion will highlight key takeaways, strategic insights, and lessons learned that global companies and their in-house counsel can apply in practice.
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- James Lin, partner, FisherBroyles
- Matthew Wawrzyn, partner, FisherBroyles
3.20pm – 3.35pm Coffee Break
3.35pm – 4.25pm AI for in-house Legal Teams: Evolution or Revolution?
Artificial intelligence is making waves across industries — but has it truly transformed the way in-house legal teams in Taiwan operate, or is the real disruption still ahead? This panel will explore the practical realities of AI adoption in corporate legal departments over the past three years, assessing what has changed, what hasn’t, and why.
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- Jolie Shu Chun Liao, senior strategy director, Science & Technology Law Institute, Institute for Information Industry
- Hsiao Wei (William) Tsai, managing counsel
- Christine Yang, general counsel, Medtecs
- Sabrina Chang, legal director for Johnson & Johnson Medtech, Taiwan and Hong Kong, Johnson & Johnson Medtech
4.25pm – 4.30pm Closing Remarks
4.30pm – 5.30pm Drinks and Canapes
Speakers
Lois Lin, chief legal officer, Wiwynn Corporation
Lois Lin currently serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Wiwynn Corporation, a public Taiwanese company that is a global leader in providing innovative cloud IT infrastructure, including high-quality computing and storage solutions. At Wiwynn, she oversees the management of the company’s extensive contract portfolio and intellectual property, ensuring legal compliance while fostering business growth. She has played a pivotal role in building and leading a dynamic legal team, comprising legal counsels, patent specialists, and legal administrators.
Ken-Ying Tseng, partner, Lee and Li
Ken-Ying Tseng specializes in mergers and acquisitions, personal data protection, e-commerce, the laws of the Internet, telecommunications, and technology. Ken-Ying’s technology practices cover artificial intelligence, fintech, OTT, e-payment, P2P lending, autonomous vehicles, domain names, e-signature, on-line game, cybersecurity, e-trading, ICP, MOD, cable TV, and satellite TV and any other matters involving digital or digitalization. Ken-Ying also advises clients on corporate governance, general compliance, offshore and onshore listing, employment, and pharmaceutical-related matters.
Ken-Ying acted as a special advisor of the Taiwan government with regard to personal data protection matters. She is a member of the Digital Economy Commission, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the managing director of the Taiwan Internet Governance Forum (TWIGF), and a supervisor of the “Taiwan Internet and E-commerce Association” (TiEA).
Lily Kuo, partner, Lee and Li
For Lily, a partner in Lee and Li’s real estate, M&A and corporate and investment practice groups, attaining an equilibrium between optimal legal protection and efficient legal cost is her foremost priority for every client.
Lily regularly assists domestic and international clients with complex real estate (including hotel management) and M&A (including take-private deals) transactions. Her extensive experience in real estate and M&A deals is valued by clients from various jurisdictions, and over time she has represented many parties in a wide array of transactions. Her most recent milestone real estate and M&A deals include: PE funds’ acquisitions of data center sites and companies, Coupang’s expansion (including leases and construction of fulfillment centers) in Taiwan, Microsoft’s land acquisitions in Taiwan, FedEx’s lease in Farglory Free Trade Zone, Hakuhodo’s take-private of Growww, Pfizer’s sale of PCH business to GSK, Hitachi’s public tender offer of Yungtay, Hsin Kuang Steel Co., Ltd.’s leases of logistics complexes, INNOViON’s establishment of ion implantation facility in Hsinchu, Taiwan, GIC’s divestment of Taimall shopping center and McDonald’s refranchising of its business in Taiwan.
Lily also assists clients in drafting and negotiating EPC contracts, construction contracts, PCM contracts as well as ancillary documents, such as guarantees, subcontracts, supply contracts, and agreements for maintenance services, taking into account market practice and the full life cycle of each construction project.
With the increasing demand for AI, e-commerce, e-payment and fintech solutions, Lily works closely with clients in such industries to assist them in establishing a presence in Taiwan and complying with Taiwan regulatory requirements.
Chi Lee, associate partner, Lee and Li
Chi Lee is an attorney in the Corporate and Investment Department of Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law. Her practice covers various fields including corporate investment, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions and venture capital financings.
Ms. Lee specializes in handling cross-border mergers and investments. She assists clients in planning and executing transactions, due diligence practices, applying for approvals with competent authorities and providing legal advice.
Ms. Lee is also experienced in venture capital investments and start-up financings. She advises clients including venture capital funds and start-up companies. Ms. Lee also successfully represents domestic and international firms in handling various commercial real estate development projects and transactions.
Winston Y. Chan, partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Winston Chan is a former federal prosecutor and a nationally recognized investigations and white-collar defense lawyer. A partner in Gibson Dunn’s San Francisco office, Winston serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice group. He represents multinational companies, boards, and executives in high-stakes government and internal investigations involving the DOJ, SEC, and global regulators. His practice spans False Claims Act, anti-corruption, export controls, cybersecurity, and national security issues. A Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese speaker, Winston frequently handles cross-border matters throughout Asia. He is recognized by Chambers USA, The Legal 500 United States, and Global Investigations Review for his work in white-collar defense and compliance.
Matthew S. Axelrod, partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Matt Axelrod is a nationally recognized white-collar defense lawyer with deep experience in criminal, national security, and export enforcement matters. He is the only person to have served as both Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and as Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice – a role described by The New York Times as “the most demanding job in all of DOJ.” Matt’s practice focuses on internal investigations, crisis management, and white-collar criminal defense for U.S. and multinational companies. He co-chairs the firm’s Sanctions and Export Enforcement Practice Group, where he works closely with clients to conduct internal investigations, evaluate compliance programs, advise on voluntary self-disclosures, and defend against government-facing investigations.
James Lin, partner, FisherBroyles
With over 20 years of experience in patent litigation, licensing, and prosecution, James Lin advises clients across technology sectors on complex IP disputes and cross-border strategies. His practice spans U.S. district courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and global licensing negotiations, with a focus on helping Asia-based companies navigate the U.S. legal system.
James previously practiced at major international law firms, including Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, where he honed his skills in high-stakes IP litigation. In addition to his litigation background, James has also counseled clients on IP portfolio management, licensing structures, and risk mitigation in the fast-moving areas of semiconductors, software, and consumer electronics.
Matthew Wawrzyn, partner, FisherBroyles
Matt Wawrzyn is a trusted advocate for companies facing complex litigation and governmental investigations. He understands that legal challenges—whether from regulators or private litigants—threaten not only a company’s bottom line but also its reputation and future. His focus is on delivering strategic, results-driven representation to protect his clients’ interests.
Matt has extensive experience defending corporations in high-stakes disputes, including SEC and PCAOB investigations, where he helps clients navigate regulatory scrutiny and enforcement actions. He also represents businesses in commercial litigation and bankruptcy matters, working to resolve conflicts efficiently while positioning clients for long-term success.
Jolie, Shu Chun Liao, senior strategy director, Science & Technology Law Institute, Institute for Information Industry
Jolie, Shu Chun Liao, works as a Senior Strategy Director at STLI, III. Before taking the position at STLI, III, she worked at the HR department of III to facilitate the digital transformation of III from the perspective of human resource development and the public policy department of Amazon Web Services in respect of government engagement and policy advocacy in the field of data, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and so forth.
Jolie obtained a PHD of Law at Chinese Culture University, Taiwan. Her research focused on risks resulting from the introducing and deploying artificial intelligence by financial institutions and thereby policy and regulatory actions that the competent authority shall take. On the other hand, Jolie currently works on another PHD program of information management, focusing on the digital transformation journey of an organization, especially how the focal actor negotiates with relevant stakeholders and persuades them to adopt and use the digital technology solutions to enhance their workflow, service quality and so forth.
Hsiao Wei (William) Tsai, managing counsel
William is the Managing Counsel of a multinational corporation, bringing over a decade of in-house experience in two MNC to the table. A seasoned litigator licensed to practice in both Taiwan and the State of New York, he has developed a strong expertise in digital platforms, e-commerce, data privacy, and dispute resolution. In addition to his corporate role, William serves as a Committee Member of the In-house Counsel Committee and the Digital Service and Data Protection Committee at the Taipei Bar Association.
Joe Boswell, global editor, GC Powerlist, Legal 500
Joe Boswell has been a part of Legal 500’s editorial team, specialising on the in-house legal community, for almost a decade. He now heads The Powerlist team, acting as chief editor for the over 40 separate editions of the GC Powerlist series which serve as The Legal 500’s flagship title celebrating the world’s top in-house counsel. He is also head of content for Legal 500 Events.
During the course of researching for the GC Powerlist series, Boswell has interviewed a vast number of world-renowned general counsel, chief legal officers, and legal directors about overcoming the challenges they face, their legal innovations, and how they see the general counsel role progressing in coming years. As well as this, he is a regular speaker at Legal 500 summits, roundtables, award ceremonies and other events, and often writes in-depth reports on business and legal issues.
Boswell graduated both the University of Sussex in The United Kingdom and the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in The Netherlands.
Christine Yang, general counsel, Medtecs
Christine Yang is a seasoned New York attorney with a rich and varied career that has taken her across the globe.
She has practiced law in New York and Hong Kong, and served as an editor at LexisNexis Hong Kong. Currently, she is the General Counsel for Medtecs Group, based in Taipei, Taiwan.
At Medtecs, she leads corporate governance and risk management, while advising on cross-border business operations. She also drives process improvement, automation, and AI adoption across the company. Christine works closely with her teams to embed technology into daily workflows, building an empowered and AI-ready legal function that strengthens Medtecs’ resilience and future growth.
Sabrina Chang, legal director for Johnson & Johnson Medtech, Taiwan and Hong Kong, Johnson & Johnson Medtech
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