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US Financial Crisis and the downturn 2009 (2)

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Award levelCommended
InnovationAdvising the Federal Housing Finance Agency on the Conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Originality6
Rationale5
Impact6
Total17
DescriptionThe conservatorship was without precedent in US history, and Arnold & Porter were required to ensure that this move would not be challenged. The firm has also worked for the conservator in a number of subsequent litigations

US Financial Crisis and the downturn 2009

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InnovationRepresenting the AIG Trust
Originality6
Rationale6
Impact6
Total18
DescriptionThe firm has taken on the role of staff for the trust which has taken control of AIG, entailing strategic advice to the trustees, negotiations with the US Government and assistance with corporate governance issues