Engagement

In 2026 Shanghai Lixiaohua Law Firm renewed its appointment as permanent legal adviser to the Ruijin Second Road Sub-district Office of Huangpu District, following the office’s comprehensive review and competitive selection process.

Scope

The role covers legal review of administrative decisions and contracts, advice on administrative reconsideration and litigation, support for community mediation, and legal training for sub-district staff. Luo Mengxuan, who practises in foreign-related compliance, leads the work.

Note

Sub-district legal advisory work is where administrative law meets everyday governance: a decision that is procedurally sound in the abstract may still fail if the record does not show that the affected resident was heard.