Akin Gump expands oil and gas practice with partner hire

Mr. Greening, who focuses on international energy, utilities and infrastructure projects as well as energy-focused cross-border M&A, comes to Akin Gump from Vinson & Elkins. Formerly a senior associate at Vinson & Elkins in Hong Kong, Greening will join Akin Gump’s Hong Kong office on July 20 and is expected to relocate to its Singapore office before the end of this year. Gregory Puff, Akin Gump’s Asia head, said in a statement: ‘There is a very strong demand across Asia right now, particularly Southeast Asia, for the oil and gas industry knowledge that Paul possesses and I am thrilled to welcome him to the team.’ Sources: Asian Legal Business; Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld