Clayton I. Simmons
Partner
Clayton Simmons’ practice focuses on the structuring, documentation, and regulatory analysis of over-the-counter derivatives; securities-backed credit facilities, including affiliate margin loans; 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.
Clayton joined the firm in 2013 and became a partner in 2022.
Selected Activities
trigger- Faculty; Financial Institutions, Markets, and Transactions Training Series; 2022-2023
Publications
New SEC Staff Guidance on “Passive Investor” Status for Schedule 13G
Jury Decision Lends Support for “Shadow” Insider Trading Theory
Final SEC Rule on Corporate Buybacks to Expand Reporting Requirements, Especially for FPIs
Corporates Face Novel Risks From Debt Ceiling Impasse—Even if No Default Occurs