Hot on the heels of losing Hong Kong partner Joe Sevack to Troutman Sanders and China PE practice head Maurice Hoo to Orrick, Paul Hastings has appointed fomer managing partner of Hogan & Hartson’s Beijng office, Roger Peng, as partner in its Beijing office.

Peng believes that the firm's collaboration culture and level of business orientation can help take his own practice to a higher level. “These attributes will help overcome the challenges ahead and will make the most significant difference to my career at this stage,” said Peng. “Challenges are inevitable, given that we are in an evolving and ever more competitive market,” he added.

Peng will work on M&A, PE, venture capital and commercial transactions, with a particular focus on the telecommunications, media and technology industries. “The growth of our global M&A and private equity practice is a key strategy for us,” said Seth Zachary, chairman of Paul Hastings.

Peng is the latest senior member to leave Hogan & Hartson following the departure of Gordon Ng, former Hong Kong managing partner, and Arthur Mok, former Shanghai managing partner, as the firm's merger with Lovells comes into effect.

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