The history of Lee and Li can be traced back to the 1940s. Mr. James Lee, one of the two founders, began his practice with two U.S. attorneys during that period in Shanghai. The other founding partner, Dr. C. N. Li, also practiced in Shanghai at that time. Both of them specialized in transnational legal matters. 

Mr. James Lee established his own firm at Second Floor, No. 10 Huaining Street, Taipei in 1953 and was later joined by Dr. C. N. Li in July 1965 at Ninth Floor, No. 42 Xuchang Street, Taipei, henceforth laying the foundations of Lee and Li. Mr. James Lee passed away in 1970. Subsequently, with an eye toward sustainable operations, Dr. C. N. Li renamed the firm Lee and Li. The firm had around 20 employees at that time and focused mostly on transnational legal matters and intellectual property right issues. 

Lee and Li now is the largest law firm in Taiwan thanks to decades of endeavors and foundations laid by our predecessors. With expertise covering all professional areas and building on the foundations laid down over decades, the firm has been steadfast in its commitment to the quality of services to clients and the country.