Benjamin Wegg-Prosser

Benjamin Wegg-Prosser is the co-founder of Global Counsel, a London-based lobbying and consultancy firm established in 2010 alongside Peter Mandelson. The firm is currently newsworthy due to its recent collapse into administration. This followed significant client attrition, reportedly triggered by scrutiny of Mandelson's connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Emails have also surfaced indicating that Global Counsel, under the direction of Mandelson and Wegg-Prosser, actively sought business with state-controlled companies in Russia and China shortly after Mandelson left ministerial office. Major clients like Barclays have reportedly severed ties with the firm, and others, such as Vodafone, are reviewing their contracts. The firm's downfall highlights the potential reputational risks associated with high-profile individuals and their past associations, impacting the viability of their business ventures.