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The vast majority of consulting engagements work like this. Someone wants something to happen and brings in a consultant to explain why it’s a good idea to cover themselves and sell to the rest of the business.

A consultancy wouldn’t last very long if they disagree on strategy with the person signing the cheques.

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But if the strategy fails, won't they lose credibility? How is it sustainable, if all they do is rubber-stamp?

Check Ernst & young for wirecard or PwC for Evergrande for the latest examples, both banned temporarily or fined for their involvement.

Thanks, law aside, it is so hard for me to imagine why they continue to be in business. Maybe, it is because whoever is being convinced by them of something believes they would need to pull the same "trick" some day.

Another one is McKinsey for their role in the opioid crisis.

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