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.

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.