LAWYER PROFILE

Clayton I. Simmons

Global 2026

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Derivatives

USA

3 years ranked

About

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Global

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

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Derivatives - USA

Band 4

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is intelligent, client-focused and accommodating.
DerivativesChambers Global Guide
Clayton is smart, intellectually curious and has great market knowledge. He is able to dissect issues and opine on them.
DerivativesChambers Global Guide
Clayton is extremely thorough, knowledgeable and he is always thinking about the client's perspective.
DerivativesChambers Global Guide
He is a wonderful lawyer and a trusted partner who I call for advice all the time. He is brilliant, smart and thoughtful.
DerivativesChambers Global Guide
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.
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