Longtime Vinson & Elkins energy partner and former China practice head Xiao Yong has left the firm to join Dechert.

Xiao will join with an additional team of lawyers, all who specialize in energy work. Xiao and associate Jason Wu will be based in Dechert’s Hong Kong office, while partner Nicholas Song, counsel Zhaohui Li and associate Sarah Teh are joining the firm in Beijing.