On the morning of January 17, 2026, senior partners of Guangdong Neo-Ark Law Firm gathered at the Wyndham Grand Zhaoqing to hold the annual senior partner meeting. The meeting focused on four core areas: strategic planning, internal governance, brand building, and human-centered care. It reviewed 12 key proposals, with 5 core proposals unanimously approved, laying a solid institutional foundation for the firm’s 15th anniversary and new journey. Director Huang Jianqiu, Party Branch Secretary Liu Zhimin, Supervisor-General Sun Jianhui, Executive Director Liu Minghong, and 18 senior partners including Liang Xiaofeng, Pan Wenjing, Huang Ziran, Liu Jun, Lin Jianbo, Qin Yongde, Li Yubo, Zou Tao, Wang Hao, Chen Meijuan, Tan Huiyi, Hao Jie, Zhang Honghao, and Peng Youjian attended the meeting.

Strategically, the meeting finalized the plan to establish the Neo-Ark International Legal Affairs Department, officially launching the firm’s international legal service expansion. This marks a key step in the firm’s global strategy, and will further expand cross-border legal service scenarios. Concurrently, to optimize brand communication and resource integration, the meeting refined incentive policies for self-generated media content and allocation rules for public client leads, using market mechanisms to activate brand building and resource integration, maximizing the efficient flow and value of case leads.

To build a more efficient governance system, the meeting conducted in-depth discussions on organizational restructuring. It clarified the future direction of establishing a Neo-Ark Board of Directors at an appropriate time, defined the division of responsibilities among the management committee and reporting mechanisms for various working groups, and standardized supervision procedures for the supervisory board, aiming to establish a governance structure featuring “scientific decision-making, efficient execution, and robust supervision.” Additionally, the meeting re-examined the Guangdong Neo-Ark Law Firm Lawyer Practice Standards, setting stricter compliance baselines to safeguard the firm’s professional reputation.

In terms of human-centered care, the meeting reviewed proposals to merge the Neo-Ark Construction Fund and Retirement Fund, and preferential policies for female lawyers during maternity leave, strengthening support systems to enhance team cohesion. Pragmatic measures will be taken to focus on core issues and drive the firm’s strategic implementation.

This meeting was not only a strategic seminar to optimize governance and plan for the future, but also a mobilizing meeting to build consensus and move forward together. Looking ahead, Neo-Ark will continue to deepen its presence in the legal service sector with improved systems, forward-looking strategies, and a warm team atmosphere, striving to write a new chapter of high-quality development.

This appointment represents a high recognition by the Beihai Arbitration Commission of Neo-Ark Law Firm’s professional competence and industry reputation, as well as a full affirmation of the four lawyers’ profound expertise and extensive practical experience in their respective fields. Arbitration, as an internationally accepted dispute resolution mechanism, demands high standards of independence, impartiality, and professional competence from arbitrators. The appointment of these four lawyers highlights Neo-Ark’s leading strength in commercial dispute resolution, particularly in arbitration legal services.

Neo-Ark Law Firm has always been committed to providing premium, professional legal services and continuously deepens its focus on diversified dispute resolution, including arbitration. With these four lawyers now included in the arbitrator roster, they will be able to serve as neutral adjudicators in commercial arbitration cases, contributing their professional wisdom to the development of arbitration. The firm will also take this opportunity to further enhance its comprehensive service capabilities in complex commercial dispute resolution, delivering better and more efficient legal support to clients.

In the future, Neo-Ark Law Firm will continue to uphold its professional and dedicated approach, bring together elite talents, support the construction of a law-based business environment, and safeguard high-quality socio-economic development.

Recently, the Guangzhou Lawyers Association officially released the sixth panel of mediators for the Guangzhou International Commercial Mediation Center. Lawyers Liang Xiaofeng, Tan Huiyi, and Qin Hailing of Neo-Ark Law Firm,凭借 their outstanding professional competence and practical experience, have been formally appointed as mediators of the Center.

The Guangzhou International Commercial Mediation Center is the first commercial mediation institution initiated by a lawyers’ association in China and has become a preferred platform for international commercial dispute resolution in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The selection criteria for mediators are extremely rigorous: applicants must have at least five years of practice experience and pass specialized training and assessments. Commercial mediation, as an efficient, low-cost, and confidential alternative dispute resolution method, is gaining increasing global recognition. This appointment fully affirms the professional capabilities of the three lawyers and will enable them to play a greater role in international commercial mediation, providing clients with high-quality diversified dispute resolution solutions.

Guangdong Neo-Ark Law Firm and the Law School of Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) have achieved another milestone in their partnership. Recently, approved by the GDUFS Joint Party-Government Meeting, Mr. Huang Jianqiu, Director and Senior Partner of Neo-Ark Law Firm, was appointed as an external supervisor for GDUFS’s Master of Laws (LL.M.) students. In this role, he will provide professional guidance integrating theoretical knowledge and legal practice.

Since 2016, Neo-Ark Law Firm has served as an internship base for both graduate and undergraduate students of GDUFS Law School, offering systematic internship support and a practical growth platform. This appointment will further enhance educational and practical cooperation. Drawing on his extensive legal experience, Mr. Huang will actively participate in course teaching and off-campus practice activities, embodying the philosophy of “empowering education with expertise and enriching academia with practice.” He aims to bridge theory and practice, foster two-way empowerment between academic and practical resources, and help GDUFS cultivate high-quality, versatile legal talents that meet the development needs of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

On December 17, 2025, Neo-Ark Law Firm welcomed Mr. Li Min from the Hong Kong office of Reed Smith Richards Butler. The meeting included senior partners and professors from Neo-Ark, focusing on the evolving legal landscape of the Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Key Discussion Points:

• Hong Kong as a Legal Hub: Analysis of HK’s strengths in international arbitration and the latest trends in global dispute resolution.
• Mainland China’s Growth: Insights into commercial arbitration and diversified dispute resolution mechanisms within the GBA.
• Future Collaboration: Both firms agreed on the growing importance of cross-border synergy. Plans are underway to explore deeper cooperation in business referral, knowledge sharing, and professional training to better serve clients with interests across the GBA and international markets.

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.

The 2025 Annual Academic Conference of the Procedural Law Research Association of the Guangdong Law Society (GDSLS) recently concluded, featuring a prestigious awards ceremony for outstanding academic contributions. Ms. Guizhen Xie from Neo-Ark Law Firm received the First Prize for her thesis titled "Research on the Conflict of Criminal Jurisdiction over Telecom Fraud in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area."

Outshining numerous entries, this award highlights Ms. Xie’s profound expertise and practical insights into criminal procedural law, particularly regarding complex cross-border legal issues within the Greater Bay Area (GBA).

About the Conference The Annual Conference of the GDSLS Procedural Law Research Association is the premier academic platform for procedural law in the province. It brings together experts and elites from top universities, judicial authorities, and leading law firms. The thesis selection follows rigorous academic standards, evaluating theoretical innovation, practical guidance, and argumentative rigor. Winning this award signifies a top-tier research achievement within the field in Guangdong Province.

Looking Ahead Neo-Ark Law Firm remains committed to fostering a dual-platform of "Academic Research + Practical Application." We continue to support our legal team in conducting in-depth research on frontier topics, such as GBA legal synergy and responses to emerging criminal activities. Through these efforts, Neo-Ark aims to provide precise, high-quality legal services that bolster the rule of law and support high-quality economic and social development.