The syndicate are definitely lawful neutral. They don't rule by force of arms, but by money and the equivalent of the american dream. They play pretty loose by the system sometimes, but they have an interest in staying inside of it, as that is what gives them power. The ordinary citizen supports the syndicate, and doesn't seek to overthrow it because they think that could be them someday.
So no, while members of the syndicate can do stupid things, as a whole they look out for ul'dah (including the sultanate) because thats where they get their power from. Most would probably fare poorly if the rule of law broke down.
So no, while members of the syndicate can do stupid things, as a whole they look out for ul'dah (including the sultanate) because thats where they get their power from. Most would probably fare poorly if the rule of law broke down.