Davis Polk & Wardwell, Weil Gotshal & Manges and Sullivan & Cromwell have grabbed lead roles on the latest multibillion pound bailout of AIG.

The insurer, which yesterday (2 March) reported a record fourth quarter loss of $61.7bn (£43.5bn) and an annual loss of $99.3bn ((£70.1bn), reached an agreement that will see the Treasury give the company up to $30bn (£21.1bn) of additional funds.