Qatar lobbying UK government through Mandelson firm linked to Epstein

Qatar is using Global Counsel, a firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, to lobby senior UK government officials. The consultancy is facing controversy and losing major clients after fresh revelations about its links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite the fallout, which includes the resignation of its CEO, Global Counsel remains registered to lobby for Qatar until August 2026. The firm's role is to advise Qatar on political trends and communicate with UK officials regarding technology and infrastructure policy.