Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"The rapid and sudden loss of clients over recent weeks has had a monumental impact on the business."
— Will Wright , Executive
"Our immediate focus is on supporting the talented and loyal UK team of Global Counsel employees who, having collectively built a market leading business, now sadly find themselves having to be made redundant."
— Steve Absolom , Executive
"The main asset for sale will be the customer book but that customer book has quickly diminished."
— Nick Stockley , Executive
"I had the misfortune to meet Epstein on one occasion. It was a short meeting of no consequence and thankfully was never to be repeated."
— Benjamin Wegg-Prosser , Executive
"time to draw a line between the firm and Lord Mandelson’s actions."
— Benjamin Wegg-Prosser , Executive
Key People
Former prince with links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser is a co-founder of Global Counsel and served as its chief executive.
British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
Lord Mandelson was a UK politician serving as First Secretary of State.
Nick Stockley is a partner at law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter.
Former UK ambassador to the US mentioned in the context of Epstein's network.
Steve Absolom is the managing director at Interpath.
Will Wright is the UK chief executive of Interpath.
Tags
All Coverage
Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Global Counsel, a prominent lobbying firm co-founded by former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson, ceased operations and entered bankruptcy after losing clients due to Mandelson’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Global Counsel, the advisory firm co-founded by Lord Mandelson, has collapsed into administration after clients severed ties following revelations about Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Global Counsel, the advisory firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, is to collapse into administration, blaming the 'maelstrom' caused by revelations about the former peer’s relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Global Counsel, the lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, has confirmed it is preparing to enter administration after leading clients severed their relationships following details of Mandelson's links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Global Counsel, the consultancy firm co-founded by Lord Peter Mandelson, is preparing to enter administration as early as Friday, following a wave of client departures after Lord Mandelson’s past links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein came to light.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
US prosecutors focus on four businesses tied to billionaire Mark Walter, WSJ reports - Reuters
US prosecutors focus on four businesses tied to billionaire Mark Walter, WSJ reports Reuters
August 17, 2026 at 06:27 PMFormer world champion Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations
The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.
August 18, 2026 at 04:28 PMUS sanctions International Criminal Court president, senior lawyer - Reuters
US sanctions International Criminal Court president, senior lawyer Reuters
August 18, 2026 at 05:57 PMKPMG Australia facing 'many more' whistleblower misconduct claims, parliamentary probe hears - Reuters
KPMG Australia facing 'many more' whistleblower misconduct claims, parliamentary probe hears Reuters
August 15, 2026 at 02:08 AMTiger Global Management cuts stakes in Big Tech, buys into SpaceX - Reuters
Tiger Global Management cuts stakes in Big Tech, buys into SpaceX Reuters
August 14, 2026 at 08:51 PMLiberia's former vice president charged in investigation of transnational drug ring, government says - Reuters
Liberia's former vice president charged in investigation of transnational drug ring, government says Reuters
August 19, 2026 at 06:23 PM