/Home/Global/Derivatives in USA/Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
View profile of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Department profile
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Department profile | Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Derivatives

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Derivatives - USA

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP boasts a deep bench with expertise across both transactional and regulatory derivatives matters. The derivatives practice is able to marshal experience tackling bankruptcy issues in relation to derivatives, including swaps, and has an excellent track record advising on the Dodd-Frank Act. The attorneys are recognized for their skill working on cross-border and international transactions and frequently draw on the expertise of colleagues based in locations across the globe.

Work Highlights

  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP represented the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation and its subsiduary the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation on the SEC’s December 2023 adoption of rules to overhaul the United States Treasury Securities market.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The team offer deep expertise, credibility, broad experience and client reach.

Derivatives respondent
Global

Cleary is extremely commercially focused. The team understands the business and the constraints we face, and tailor their advice accordingly.

Derivatives respondent
Global

The firm is exceptionally good at understanding complex transactions and regulatory issues.

Derivatives respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Michael D Dayan
S
Michael D Dayan
S
Senior Statespeople
Major corporations and financial institutions turn to Michael Dayan for advice on derivatives transactions, particularly on equity derivatives.
View Profile
Seth Grosshandler
S
Seth Grosshandler
S
Senior Statespeople
Seth Grosshandler has built a formidable reputation among peers and clients for his ability to advise on derivatives within a bankruptcy context. His sector expertise makes him a highly respected adviser to trade associations, clearing houses and financial institutions.

He was the best bankruptcy-derivatives person.

View Profile
Brandon M Hammer
1
Brandon M Hammer
1
Band 1
Brandon Hammer has a growing reputation as a strong regulatory lawyer in the derivatives market. He comes especially recommended for his ability to assist with derivatives in the context of bankruptcy.

Barndon is able to take a complex issue and break it down so people can not only understand but take appropriate business decisions.

He is exceptionally intelligent and has a broad array of expertise in this space. He knows a lot about a lot and is able to communicate this clearly.

I work with Brandon on complex bankruptcy questions as they arise in the context of derivatives. He is a real expert.

View Profile
Deborah North
2
Deborah North
2
Band 2

Deborah North's impressive cross-border practice encompasses both transactional and regulatory matters.

Deborah is an outstanding adviser. The depth of her experience across the derivatives and structured finance space is really incredible and her advice is tailored and sharp.

Deborah is a top notch lawyer.

View Profile
Clayton I. Simmons
4
Clayton I. Simmons
4
Band 4
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.

He is intelligent, client-focused and accommodating.

Clayton is smart, intellectually curious and has great market knowledge. He is able to dissect issues and opine on them.

Clayton is extremely thorough, knowledgeable and he is always thinking about the client's perspective.

He is a wonderful lawyer and a trusted partner who I call for advice all the time. He is brilliant, smart and thoughtful.

He is one of our go-to partners for our most complex equity derivatives matters. He's practical and commercial, especially in high pressure situations.

View Profile

Ranked Lawyers at
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

USA

Derivatives
Michael D Dayan
S
Michael D Dayan
S
Senior Statespeople
View Profile
Seth Grosshandler
S
Seth Grosshandler
S
Senior Statespeople
View Profile
Deborah North
2
Deborah North
2
Band 2
View Profile
Brandon M Hammer
3
Brandon M Hammer
3
Band 3
View Profile
Clayton I. Simmons
4
Clayton I. Simmons
4
Band 4
View Profile
Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory
Brandon M Hammer
1
Brandon M Hammer
1
Band 1
View Profile