The memo went on to say that the firm "intentionally sought to conceal the role of his client — failed Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton — in the dossier." "We firmly believe that this outcome is in the best interests of our clients, our people, and our Firm," London said. "We recently agreed to represent Jack Smith when it became apparent that he would become a subject of a government investigation," the spokesperson said in a statement. "We look forward to defending Mr. Smith's interests and appreciate the trust he has placed in us to do so." "It was very likely that our firm would not be able to survive a protracted dispute with the administration," Karp wrote in the email.