Cleary poaches Simmons banking litigation head

His recent experience includes acting for WestLB in litigation arising from a failed $1 billion securitisation programme. He has also represented major banks in disputes including mis-selling claims and insolvency-related proceedings. In addition, he was responsible for coordinating Simmons & Simmons’s relationships with US clients. [w]Kelly will join Cleary Gottlieb in April. At the firm he will join a team advising on a range of litigation issues, including white-collar crime, competitio