About

Provided by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Sullivan & Cromwell has an extensive track record of helping clients navigate some of the biggest crises in recent history. During the 2008 financial crisis, S&C was the trusted advisor for many major banks. Institutions including AIG, Barclays, Bear Stearns, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Lehman Brothers turned to S&C for guidance through crisis-related merger and financing advice, and then through the defense of the aggressive investigations, enforcement actions, and civil litigation that ensued. S&C remains the go-to firm for high-profile, industry-shaping cases today.

S&C guided Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler through their emissions crises, BP through its Deepwater Horizon settlement, and Wells Fargo through high-stakes investigations pertaining to its sales practices. Most recently, we have been advising FTX in its Chapter 11 proceedings and internal and governmental investigations, and representing the parent of Silicon Valley Bank in its Chapter 11 cases. Multinational corporations, including BHP, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, UBS, Microsoft, and Walgreens Boots Alliance, trust S&C to guide them through their most complex and critical matters.

To learn about our practice, please visit https://www.sullcrom.com/PracticeListing.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Crisis Management - USA - Nationwide

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Sullivan & Cromwell's crisis management team is widely recognised as a strong choice for companies facing major crises across a range of industries and contexts. The firm is well equipped to conduct comprehensive due diligence and crisis preparation reviews, as well as to assist in responding to major crisis events.

Work Highlights

  • Sullivan & Cromwell successfully defended eBay in a case brought by the DOJ on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency arguing that sales

    on eBay of aftermarket emission defeat devices were in violation various environmental laws.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Robert J Giuffra Jr
2
Robert J Giuffra Jr
2
Band 2

Robert Giuffra is co-chair of Sullivan & Cromwell and a highly regarded litigator with considerable expertise in government investigations and white-collar defence.

Robert is a brilliant lawyer. He is very smart and highly creative. He finds solutions for problems where other big law firms give up.

Robert is one of the leading litigators and strategists in the US and globally. He is also incredibly accessible, efficient and practical.

Robert Giuffra has a lot of experience handling major corporate crises.

Sharon L Nelles
2
Sharon L Nelles
2
Band 2

Sharon Nelles is the managing partner of Sullivan & Cromwell's litigation group. Nelles is an experienced litigator able to handle government investigations, securities class actions and criminal cases.

Sharon is the full package. If you are in crisis, you want her steady, experienced, thoughtful and wise guidance.

Sharon Nelles is a rock star. You want her in the foxhole with you when a crisis happens.

Sharon is an excellent lawyer. She is very smart, highly pragmatic and has an outstanding ability to handle difficult opponents and situations.

Ranked Individuals at
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

USA - Nationwide

Crisis Management

Robert J Giuffra Jr
2
Robert J Giuffra Jr
2
Band 2
Sharon L Nelles
2
Sharon L Nelles
2
Band 2

Members

Provided by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP