Fired Bell Pottinger pair mulls legal action

Former Bell Pottinger partners Victoria Geoghegan and Nick Lambert have reportedly sought legal advice regarding their exit from the public relations firm. Geoghegan and Lambert, who worked on the Gupta-owned Oakbay account, were forced out in July after an initial review by law firm Herbert Smith Freehills revealed evidence that ‘dismayed’ former CE James Henderson, reports Fin24. Since then, Henderson has fallen on his sword. The Asian unit of Bell Pottinger said on Sunday last week it was breaking away from its London mothership. So, notes Fin24, while the London firm seems to be edging towards demise, the two partners who worked on the Gupta campaign have reportedly sought legal advice regarding their exit. The UK-based Evening Standard newspaper reported that they had approached the firm that represented Princess Diana during her divorce in 1995. While Lambert and Geoghegan reportedly confirmed they were considering their legal options, Geoghegan told the paper: ‘I haven’t decided what action I’m taking yet.’ ‘Geoghegan, who is eight months pregnant, has come in for particular abuse from online trolls and been described as the ‘face of evil’ in some media outlets,’ the paper said.