Orrick hires Paul Hasting partner as global private equity chief

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has lured the head of Paul Hastings’ China private equity practice, Maurice Hoo, to become the global head of Orrick’s private equity practice from the firm’s Hong Kong office. Hoo will share the role with London partner Peter O’Driscoll. Orrick’s global head, Don Keller, said the appointment will help the firm to focus on international private equity transactions while retaining a focus on Asia.

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