Neo-Ark Law Firm is pleased to share that our Executive Director and Senior Partner, Mr. Liu Minghong, has been appointed as an External Graduate Tutor for the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program at Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT).

In this role, Director Liu will provide professional guidance to graduate students, integrating his decades of legal experience with academic curriculum. This partnership aims to foster the next generation of "composite" legal talent, ensuring that future lawyers are equipped with both rigorous theoretical knowledge and the practical skills necessary for today’s complex legal landscape.

We are proud to announce that our partner, Ms. Liang Xiaofeng, has been officially recognized in the LegalOne "Blue Ribbon 15" — Outstanding Female Lawyers (South & Central China) for 2025.

Selected for her profound professional expertise and exceptional track record, this prestigious award highlights Liang’s dedication to client success. The LegalOne "Client Choice" award is a rigorous evaluation of a lawyer’s real-world problem-solving capabilities and professional value. This recognition reinforces Neo-Ark’s commitment to providing world-class legal support in China’s most dynamic economic regions.

On November 20, 2025, the Youth Work Committee of Neo-Ark Law Firm hosted an intensive workshop focused on the core essentials of reviewing Chinese and English contracts. Lead speakers Tao Zou and Yuting Yu provided actionable insights for young legal professionals.

Part 1: The "Three-Step Method" for Chinese Contracts Attorney Tao Zou simplified complex auditing into a logical three-step framework:

1. Who is involved? Identifying the legal standing and performance capability of the parties.
2. What is the deal? Ensuring terms are "unambiguous, enforceable, and loophole-free."
3. What if it fails? Setting clear, calculable, and enforceable default liabilities.

Part 2: Demystifying English Contracts Attorney Yuting Yu leveraged her expertise in foreign-related legal services to break down international standards:

• The Four Pillars: A structural analysis of standard English contract frameworks.
• The "Devil Clauses": Deep diving into high-risk clauses that carry liabilities far beyond their literal meaning.
• Practical Resources: Sharing databases and legal English tools to bridge the gap between theory and global practice.

As the designated Practical Education Base for the School of Law at Dali University, Neo-Ark Law Firm continues to deepen its school-enterprise collaboration. Recently, the partnership reached a new milestone with the official appointment of seven Neo-Ark legal professionals to academic positions.

Guest Professor Appointments:

• Jianqiu Huang (Director & Senior Partner)
• Minghong Liu (Executive Director & Senior Partner)

Guest Lecturer Appointments:

• Xiaofeng Liang (Senior Partner)
• Jianhui Sun (Senior Partner)
• Jianbo Lin (Senior Partner)
• Youjian Peng (Senior Partner)
• Yuting Yu (Lawyer)

Bridging Legal Theory and Practice This appointment marks a significant upgrade in the collaborative efforts between the firm and the university. Leveraging their extensive legal experience, the appointed professionals will participate deeply in curriculum teaching, case seminars, and academic exchanges at the School of Law. This initiative is designed to break down the barriers between legal theory and practical application, fostering the development of versatile legal talents.

A Long-term Commitment to Talent Development Since the establishment of the Practical Education Base, Neo-Ark and Dali University have engaged in deep integration across fields such as internships, employment guidance, and foreign-related legal research. The formalization of these guest faculty roles will further promote the mutual empowerment of practical and academic resources, injecting strong momentum into the construction of the legal talent pipeline and the high-quality development of the legal industry.