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@ Joe - Whilst your views on gender balance and CSR appear accurate, the fact is when clients are in the throes of a major transaction worth billions or, in the spotlight of a major contentious case, I can assure you, they will not give even a first thought on gender and CSR initiatives of the firm. The client's primary concern is that the firm(s) they seek advisory services or representation from, have shown clear and consistent results in these matters to minimise risks (e.g. financial/regulatory/reputation et. al.) Through their strong performance, further positive publicity builds and so can billings, leading to the firm’s better results over the previous reporting period. However, non-financial headline grabbing stories can lend to provide the perception that where a firm lacks in financial performance, it makes up in other avenues in an attempt to divert unwanted publicity from underperformance. So I can appreciate the first comment re: smoke screening.

12-Nov-2010

8:42 am