Stephenson Harwood has hired energy expert Marco Pocci as a partner in Hong Kong from Winston & Strawn.

Pocci joins the firm months after Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld appointed corporate and capital markets expert Allen Shyu in Beijing from Stephenson Harwood.

Pocci’s practice focuses on energy and infrastructure. He advises clients on regulatory, contract negotiations, finance and construction matters. He also has experience in the renewables space, advising on the development and acquisition of solar and wind farms.

With Pocci’s arrival, Stephenson Harwood now has 97 lawyers in its Hong Kong office, including 30 partners.

 

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