Hogan Lovells appoints Owen Chan as Regional Managing Partner for Asia-Pacific

Based in Hong Kong, Owen has been with the firm since 2008. He is a partner in the Corporate & Finance practice and has extensive experience advising financial institutions, private equity funds, and multinational corporations on complex financing transactions, as well as regulatory and insolvency matters. Owen has built a strong bilingual team advising under Chinese, English, and Hong Kong law, working with both Chinese and international clients.

Owen served on the firm’s Board for six years, representing the region. His appointment reflects both his leadership within the region and the strategic importance of Asia-Pacific to the firm’s global growth trajectory.

Miguel Zaldivar, Chief Executive Officer of Hogan Lovells, said: “Owen is a proven leader who has consistently demonstrated vision, client focus, and commitment to collaboration. Owen is ideally placed to build on this momentum and drive the next phase of our success in the region.”

Commenting on his appointment, Owen Chan said: “I am honored to take on this role at such an exciting time for Asia-Pacific. The region is experiencing rapid change and opportunity, and we have been strengthening our capabilities to meet growing demand – we have added 12 new partners in the region in the last year alone, across Mainland China, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. I look forward to working with colleagues across practices and geographies to deliver exceptional service for our clients and to continue our rapid growth."

The Asia-Pacific region is a key growth market for Hogan Lovells, with strong demand in financial services, energy and infrastructure, private equity, regulatory, and cross-border transactions. Owen’s appointment signals the firm’s continued investment in its people and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of clients in the region.