1.   A footnote to the review was the frequent withdrawal of agencies for reasons like potential client conflicts.

2.   A stumbling block for any deal is the issue of client conflicts, Thomas said.

3.   No client conflicts are expected.

4.   One reason for the breakup of Cordiant is that it would alleviate the tensions between Bates and Saatchi, which have been caused by client conflicts.

5.   The combination with Publicis is convenient because the two agencies have no client conflicts.

6.   The partners must also work through some client conflicts that would be created by a merger.

7.   Thompson withdrew in late April, citing a client conflict.