This week’s top moves: private capital and PE steal the lateral spotlight

Noemi Distefano

August 20 2026

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A PE-heavy week of lateral hiring saw firms target senior talent across private funds, M&A and buyouts, with White & Case and Simpson Thacher among the headline movers

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Talent tracker report People moves White & Case Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Willkie Farr & Gallagher DLA Piper King & Spalding

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.