Department profile
Simmons & Simmons LLP

Capital Markets: Derivatives

Global Guide 2026 : UK


Simmons & Simmons LLP

Rankings

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Capital Markets: Derivatives - UK

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The team at Simmons & Simmons is well placed to advise clients on complex derivatives matters and regularly assists governments, institutional asset managers and hedge funds on both the buy and sell side of transactions. In addition, the firm demonstrates strength in structured products, with expertise ranging from structured notes and repackagings through to synthetic risk transfer.

Work Highlights

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  • Simmons & Simmons advised UBS as the arranger on a carbon finance transaction with Carbonaires and The Carbon Removers.

Strengths

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  • Simmons & Simmons provide strong and detail-oriented advice. They are able to understand and advise on complex transactions efficiently, within extremely tight timelines.

    Capital Markets: Derivatives respondentGlobal
  • Simmons has a highly experienced and knowledgeable team, with a strong group of associates. They are a commercially-minded and very friendly team to deal with.

    Capital Markets: Derivatives respondentGlobal
  • Simmons & Simmons has deep legal knowledge, takes an innovative approach, and delivers solutions based on deep business insight.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Matthew Monahan
    Band 3Matthew Monahan

    Matthew Monahan

    Matthew Monahan is knowledgeable on credit-linked notes as well as the repackaging of financial products.
    • Matthew is hugely experienced and great to deal with.

      Capital Markets: Derivatives respondentGlobal
    • Matthew is an excellent lawyer who can handle the most complex deals and offers great client service.

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Ranked Individuals at Simmons & Simmons LLP (1)

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