Having Sullivan & Cromwell in your corner during a high-profile investigation or bankruptcy proceeding is a bit like having a shutdown pitcher who is going to start in Game 7 of the World Series. The stakes are high and you expect to be put in a position to win.

And that is the way the firm likes it. Basically since its inception, the firm has been a go-to for complicated litigation matters in the financial services space, often handling the work that is deemed overly complex or involves so many disparate players it is hard to know where to start.