Clayton I. Simmons
USA Guide 2024
Band 4 : Derivatives
Share profile
Band 4
About
Provided by Clayton I. Simmons
Practice Areas
Clayton Simmons’ practice focuses on the structuring, documentation, and regulatory analysis of over-the-counter derivatives; securities-backed credit facilities, including affiliate margin loans; convertible and exchangeable securities; and other structured financial products. He regularly advises clients including major financial institutions, private funds, and other derivative end users on issues relating to securities and derivatives regulations and bank regulatory and insolvency regimes applicable to those products.
Career
Clayton joined the firm in 2013. J.D., cum laude, Harvard Law School (2013); B.A., University of Chicago (2007).
Professional Memberships
Member of the Bar in New York Bar
Chambers Review
USA
Clayton Simmons comes highly regarded for his expertise on derivatives regulations. Major financial institutions regularly call upon Clayton to advise on thorny regulatory and insolvency issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clay is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic."
"Clay shows very strong expertise, sophistication and commercial sense."
"He demystifies complex derivative transactions."
"Clay is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic."
"Clay shows very strong expertise, sophistication and commercial sense."
"He demystifies complex derivative transactions."