That, however, is not the view taken by other professional advisers and consultants, and as the pace of transition to a low-carbon economy picks up, law firms risk ceding to others the role of trusted adviser.

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And Hemmer believes that its role as a trusted advisor to companies puts it in a better position to integrate all the technology pieces needed to help them realize their business goals.

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My point is simply that any policy discussion should recognize the very important role that employers play as trusted sponsors of the plan, and be careful not to throw out the baby with the bathwater.

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Here, financial advisors can play an even more valuable role, by acting as a trusted arbiter and creating an investment policy statement that attempts to avoid such mistakes.

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Correspondents say Mr Younes was not trusted by all the rebels because of his previous role in cracking down on dissidents.

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Some people at the firm said Mr. Blankfein seemed insufficiently apologetic, focusing too much on Goldman's role as a trading operation and not enough as a trusted underwriter securities sold to clients.

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But Jack Straw, especially, has emerged as one of Mr Blair's most trusted colleagues, and is seen to have performed far better than expected in the difficult role of Home Secretary.

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