This week’s top moves: US firms chase capital markets and finance firepower

Noemi Distefano

August 13 2026

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Among top hires, Orrick added a Kirkland & Ellis capital markets duo, Paul Weiss brought in NY capital markets partners, while King & Spalding, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader and Lowenstein Sandler expanded their structured finance and securities benches

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People moves United States (National) United Kingdom Lowenstein Sandler Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Vinson & Elkins Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison King & Spalding Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton Shoosmiths

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.