Hogan Lovells has expanded its life sciences practice in Houston, adding Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman partners Andrew Strong and Barry Burgdorf as partners in the corporate and finance practice.

Strong, who moved to Hogan Lovells on Tuesday, will also join the firm’s global life sciences and health care leadership team. Burgdorf joined on May 28. While he lives in Austin, he said he regularly spends time in Houston.