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US Financial Crisis and the downturn 2009 (2)

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InnovationRepresenting former Merill Lynch CEO Stan O'Neill, the former CFO of Bear Stearns, Sam Molinaro, and the former officers of Lehman Brothers in a number of litigations
Originality6
Rationale5
Impact5
Total16
DescriptionThe firm's defensive strategic approach takes into account the unique triple threat their clients are facing from private actions, government pressure and an incredibly unfavourable media environment

US Financial Crisis and the downturn 2009

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InnovationTroubled Asset Relief Programme
Originality8
Rationale6
Impact9
Total23
DescriptionWorked with the US government to design and implement the key intervention to restore liquidity into the financial system. The firm negotiated with the largest institutions in the country to ensure the success of the $700bn (€478bn)programme