Junior Partner
Ting-Han Lin
Education
B.A., National Chengchi University Department of Diplomacy
LL. B., National Chengchi University College of Law
A.A., National Chengchi University Department of Japanese
Admission
Taiwan
Languages
English / Mandarin Chinese / Japanese
Professional Qualifications and Certifications
- TPIPAS Personal Data Manager (Taiwan, 2026)
- ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Artificial Intelligence Management Systems Lead Auditor (2026)
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management Systems Lead Auditor (2024)
- Certified Personal Information Protection Specialist (個人情報保護士), Japan (2024)
Professional Appointments and Experience
- Chair, Digital Services and Data Protection Committee, Taipei Bar Association (2026–Present)
- Member, Criminal Law Committee, Taiwan Bar Association (January 2023–Present)
- Associate Attorney, Formosan Brothers Attorneys-at-Law (November 2016–July 2018)
- Trainee Attorney, Formosan Brothers Attorneys-at-Law (April 2015–September 2015)
Experience
■ Cross-Border Investment, M&A, and Corporate Governance
Mr. Lin has extensive experience advising Japanese companies on their investments and business operations in Taiwan, including cross-border investments, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance matters.
His work includes assisting Japanese companies with foreign investment approvals and capital verification procedures before the competent Taiwanese authorities, advising a major Japanese trading company on a public tender offer for shares in a Taiwanese emerging-stock-market company, and providing legal assistance on corporate establishment, equity transactions, and internal compliance policies.
He has also advised Japanese companies on the establishment of internal policies to prevent insider trading and assisted Japanese banks in obtaining regulatory approvals and licenses from Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission.
His experience encompasses corporate law, securities regulation, banking regulation, and compliance matters relevant to Japanese businesses operating in Taiwan.
■ Data Protection, Information Security, and Incident Response
Mr. Lin has experience advising corporate clients on the establishment and enhancement of personal data protection management frameworks.
His work includes personal data inventories, reviews of data collection and processing activities, compliance assessments under applicable data protection laws, the development of privacy policies and internal data protection procedures, and advice on legal risks and contractual arrangements involving outsourced data processing activities.
He has also assisted clients in addressing the legal implications of personal data breaches and other data security incidents. His experience includes assessing potential legal exposure and liability, evaluating regulatory reporting and individual notification obligations, advising on communications with competent authorities and affected parties, and reviewing post-incident remediation and compliance improvements.
Mr. Lin holds the TPIPAS Personal Data Manager qualification in Taiwan, Japan’s Personal Information Protection Specialist certification, and the ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Systems Lead Auditor qualification. Drawing on his knowledge of Taiwanese and Japanese data protection laws, corporate compliance, and information security management, he advises clients on identifying and managing legal risks associated with personal data processing activities.
■ Artificial Intelligence Law, AI Governance, and Risk Management
Mr. Lin actively studies the legal and regulatory implications of artificial intelligence, including liability arising from generative AI, copyright and intellectual property issues, privacy and data protection, information security, and the ethical obligations of lawyers using AI tools.
He holds an ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence Management Systems Lead Auditor qualification. Combining his knowledge of AI governance, information security, data protection, and regulatory compliance, he focuses on risk assessment, internal AI usage policies, internal controls, data governance, and ongoing oversight in connection with the adoption of AI systems.
As Chair of the Digital Services and Data Protection Committee of the Taipei Bar Association, he is involved in initiatives and professional discussions concerning digital transformation in the legal profession, practical applications of AI, information security, and data protection.
■ Legal Technology Development and Practical AI Applications
Mr. Lin develops software tools that address practical challenges encountered by legal professionals.
His publicly available projects cover structured navigation of judicial decisions, legal document processing, attorney time recording, and workflow management. Several of these projects are made available as open-source software through GitHub.
He also explores large language models (LLMs), AI agents, AI-assisted software development, legal knowledge management, and workflow automation, incorporating these technologies into legal education and practical training programs.
■ Renewable Energy and Electricity Regulation
Mr. Lin has advised Japanese companies and other domestic and international investors on renewable energy projects in Taiwan, including the establishment of renewable energy generation businesses, acquisition of project sites, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
His experience includes legal matters arising under Taiwan’s electricity and renewable energy regulatory framework, as well as administrative requirements affecting energy project development and operations.
■ Litigation, Arbitration, and Dispute Resolution
Mr. Lin has substantial experience in civil, administrative, and criminal litigation, as well as arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution procedures.
He has assisted clients in obtaining recognition of foreign arbitral awards and pursuing compulsory enforcement proceedings in Taiwan.
In construction and public procurement disputes, he has represented major Taiwanese contractors in matters involving harbor dredging, highway construction, and stadium development projects.
He has also represented government authorities in disputes concerning private participation in public infrastructure projects, including Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) and Rehabilitate-Operate-Transfer (ROT) arrangements, and in administrative appeals and litigation involving aviation operators.
In criminal matters, he has acted as defense counsel in securities law cases and successfully obtained an acquittal for a client.
Legal Technology Projects
■ Judicial Decision Reading Assistant
Mr. Lin developed and publicly released the Judicial Decision Reading Assistant, a browser extension designed to improve the usability of Taiwan’s Judicial Yuan legal research database.
The extension provides structured navigation of judicial decisions, identification of cited judicial authorities, text highlighting, smart copying, a judgment clipboard, full-text downloading, and Markdown export capabilities.
These functions facilitate legal research, judicial decision review, and knowledge management.
The extension is publicly available through the Chrome Web Store, and its source code is published on GitHub.
- GitHub: https://github.com/han0302-cyber/judicial-outline-extension
- Chrome Web Store: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/nigjaldhpljkcgedolepmhmifaplpadn
■ DOCX Reviewer Name Cleaner
Mr. Lin developed a browser-based tool that enables batch modification of reviewer names recorded in Microsoft Word tracked changes.
Designed for legal document review and exchange workflows, the tool processes documents locally within the user’s browser without requiring uploads to an external server, helping maintain client confidentiality while improving document processing efficiency.
■ Attorney Timesheet Extension
Mr. Lin developed a browser extension supporting matter management, time tracking, timesheet entries, and Excel data storage.
The tool is designed to simplify time recording and related administrative workflows for lawyers and other legal professionals.
■ Other Open-Source Projects and Technical Publications
Mr. Lin has also developed a text-to-speech conversion tool integrating cloud-based speech synthesis services.
Through his website, “Lawyer’s AI Notes,” he shares practical insights on generative AI, AI agents, Obsidian, AI-assisted programming, legal knowledge management, and workflow automation.
- GitHub: https://github.com/han0302-cyber
- Lawyer’s AI Notes: https://han0302-cyber.github.io/
Selected Lectures and Training Programs
2026
- October 20, 2026 | Lumina Justice Foundation
“Creating Deliverables with AI Agents: Presentations and Social Media Content” (Generative AI for NGO Workflows Workshop Series) - October 14, 2026 | Lumina Justice Foundation
“AI Agents and Judicial Decision Analysis: From Automated Case Law Research to Comparative Analysis” (Generative AI for NGO Workflows Workshop Series) - October 13, 2026 | Lumina Justice Foundation
“Fundamentals of Generative AI and Hands-On Conversational AI: From Setup to Judicial Decision Review” (Generative AI for NGO Workflows Workshop Series) - September 9, 2026 | College of Law, National Chengchi University, and Taipei Bar Association
“AI Tools and Their Practical Applications in Legal Practice” (Introductory Lecture, Legal Practice Course) - June 27, 2026 | Taitung Bar Association
“Building Your Own AI Assistant from Scratch” - May 30, 2026 | Taipei Bar Association
“AI and Law: Practical AI Tools for Lawyers” - May 27, 2026 | Department of Land Administration, Ministry of the Interior, Taiwan
“Legal Liability in the Age of AI” (2026 Land Registration Professional Training Program — Northern Taiwan Session) - May 20, 2026 | Department of Land Administration, Ministry of the Interior, Taiwan
“Legal Liability in the Age of AI” (2026 Land Registration Professional Training Program — Central Taiwan Session) - May 15, 2026 | Department of Land Administration, Ministry of the Interior, Taiwan
“Legal Liability in the Age of AI” (2026 Land Registration Professional Training Program — Southern Taiwan Session) - April 25, 2026 | Tainan Bar Association
“Building Your Own AI Assistant from Scratch”
2025
- July 5, 2025 | Taipei Bar Association
“Building Your Own AI Assistant from Scratch” - June 7, 2025 | Taipei Bar Association
“Building Your Own AI Assistant from Scratch”
Publications and Professional Articles
- Wrongful Convictions: One Hundred Possibilities (Shang Zhou Publishing, Taiwan, 2015; original title: 『冤罪論：關於冤罪的一百種可能』)
- Lawyer’s AI Notes — Articles and technical guides on artificial intelligence, Obsidian, AI-assisted programming, and practical legal technology applications (https://han0302-cyber.github.io/)
New Book Publication: “Legal and Compliance Considerations for Japanese Companies Investing in Taiwan – From Company Establishment and Operations to Dispute Resolution and Exit”