According to Steele's testimony, Perkins Coie (hired by the DNC and Clinton) wanted to be in the position to contest the election results. This was revealed in the defamation lawsuit filed in London by three Russian bankers.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/17/christopher-steele-i-was-hired-to-help-hillary-clinton-challenge-the-2016-election-results/

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2018/12/new-legal-filings-reveal-hillary-camp-funneled-cash-to-chris-steele-to-help-her-challenge-2016-election/