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Derivatives - USA - Nationwide

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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

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael D Dayan
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Michael D Dayan
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Senior Statespeople
Major corporations and financial institutions turn to Michael Dayan for advice on derivatives transactions, particularly on equity derivatives.
Seth Grosshandler
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Seth Grosshandler
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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.

Brandon M Hammer
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Brandon M Hammer
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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.

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

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.

Deborah North
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Deborah North
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Band 2

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

Deborah is a top notch lawyer.

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.

Clayton I. Simmons
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Clayton I. Simmons
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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.

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.

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

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

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

Derivatives

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

Brandon M Hammer
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Brandon M Hammer
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Band 1