Victor I. Chang, Esq. has over 25 years of extensive multi-jurisdiction experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity fund formations and cross border transactions of all types, frequently involving parties from the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, Taiwan and China. Mr. Chang has been recognized as a Market Leader, Leading Attorney and equivalent in the areas of private equity and M&A by IFLR, Chambers , Legal 500, Asia Law and Asia Business Law Journal.

Prior to joining LCS in 2004, Mr. Chang was deputy general counsel of Trader Classified Media, N.V., a leading classified media company traded on the Paris Bourse and had also practiced for seven years in Boston with the firm of Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP.

Mr. Chang has represented numerous principals in the formation of private equity and hedge funds operating in the US and Greater China, with aggregate LP commitments in excess of US$4.5 billion, and further advises most of his clients in connection with their domestic and international investments. Finally, Mr. Chang also represents various Taiwan financial institutions in connection with their overseas and local alternative investments activities.

Bar Admissions
Admitted in Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Member of Taipei Bar as Registered Foreign Attorney

Education
University of Chicago Law School (J.D.)
Harvard University, (B.A. magna cum laude)

Significant Accomplishments
Representative transactions involving companies in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Hong Kong and Taiwan including the following:
- Long term representation of SKF, ABB, GE, Sea Limited, DSM, Volvo, Bora Pharmaceuticals, Acbel Polytech, Cathay Bank, PXMart, TPK Holding, Panion & BF and their respective Taiwan affiliates in connection with various corporate, securities and governance legal matters.
- Representation of Bora Pharmaceutical in connection with its acquisitions of 100 of TWI Holdings and the CDMO businesses of Eden Biologics..
- Representation of most of the largest Taiwan based private equity and buyout funds, including Achi Capital, Zoyi Capital and Cathay Sustainable Fund.
- Representation of Longreach Partners in connection with their sale of EnTie Bank to IBF (announced and pending).
- Representation of BBPOS in its sale to Stripe, Inc.
- Representation of 500 Startups in its investment in Cybavo (LCS also represented Cybavo in connection with its sale to Circle, Inc).
- Representation of the formation of multiple investment funds sponsored by Taiwan financial institutions, (including Cathay Private Equity and Union SITE).
- Representation of Gorilla Technology founders in connection with its de-SPAC and Nasdaq listing.
- Ongoing representation of multiple investment funds specializing in blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFT and related sectors, in connection with their fund formation and investment activities.
- Representation of ARM in connection with Taiwan legal matters in relation to its acquisition by Nvidia (terminated).
- Representation of Quaser Machine Tools in connection with its US$65 million acquisition of Winbro Group (this deal received CFIUS approval).
- Representation of 500 Startup LLC’s successful fundraising in Taiwan, including a substantial investment by the Taiwan National Development Fund, and assistance with 500 Startup’s investment and operational activities in Taiwan.


Professional Associations

• American Bar Association
• International Bar Association
  
• Taiwan Bar Association
• Massachusetts Bar Association

Member of Taipei Bar Association (Foreign Registered Attorney)
Member of Massachusetts Bar Association
Vice Chairperson: Taiwan Securities Association - Private Equity Committee
Committee Member: Taiwan M&A and Private Equity Association - Supervisory Committee
Committee Member: Taiwan General Chamber of Commerce - Startup Companies Committee


Professional Activities and Experience
Trader Classified Media, Deputy General Counsel (2003-2004)
Testa Hurwitz & Thibeault (1997-2003)
Phillips Brooks House, Program Director (1990-1994)

• LCS Provides 2015 Taiwan Employment Law Update

  By Victor Chang |December 2015

Additional Articles- Editor, Chinese Edition of Lifecycle of a Technology Company, 2020. https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010866371?loc=M_0039_020
- Taking Advantage of Equity to Enhance Competitiveness in Biotech Fever (LCS Series: Aspects of Practicing Financial and Technology Law)
- Structuring Cross Border Asset Deals in Taiwan (LCS Series: Aspects of Practicing Financial and Technology Law)
- Foreign Enterprises Entering Taiwan Market: Practical Issues (LCS Series: Aspects of Practicing Financial and Technology Law)
- Establishing Offshore Funds (LCS Series: Business Law Commentaries by LCS Elites)
- Data Rooms and the Due Diligence Process-From the Business Owner's Perspective (LCS Series: Conquering the Future- A Law Bible for Enterprises Seeking New Prospects)
- A Case Study on Criminal Litigations of Non-Arm's-Length Transactions
- Formation of Private Equity Funds
- Leveraged Merger and Acquisition for Private Equity Funds
- Lessons from the Hostile Takeover of Japan's Livedoor
- Investing in the U.S.A: A Guide for Taiwan Venture Capital Enterprises