This week’s top moves: Simpson Thacher dominates transatlantic hiring

Noemi Distefano

July 16 2026

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Additions from Clifford Chance, Mayer Brown, Akin and Freshfields headlined a week that also included an M&A hire for Paul Weiss and Cleary’s hire of a PE-focused debt finance partner

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People moves Talent tracker report United States (National) Hong Kong SAR United Kingdom Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison K&L Gates Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton Katten Muchin & Rosenman

Noemi Distefano

Senior Reporter IFLR

Noemi joined the IFLR team in 2024. An award-winning journalist, she previously worked as a reporter and podcast host at IR Magazine. Her earlier roles include reporting for Newtrade Media and Shephard Media. Noemi holds a Master’s degree in journalism from Edinburgh Napier University.