Hogan Lovells has hired an oil and gas specialist for its Perth-based finance practice as it continues to expand its Australian finance team.

Paul Shillington, who will join the firm as a partner on May 11, has more than 20 years’ experience acting in the energy and resources sectors on both transactional and regulatory aspects of deals, Hogan Lovells said. His practice focuses on providing clients with advice and assistance on asset acquisition and divestment, private M&A, JV arrangements, development activities and the strategic management of associated disputes.