Lateral process for MDs/Partners

Curious what the lateral recruitment process is like at the MD/Partner level?

Also why would a firm would hire a lateral MD and why they would want to accept? Only thought was firm needed expertise/coverage in sector expansion.

Appreciate your thoughts! 

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