Miles Herman is a clever, understated lawyer who is at the top of his game.
Date of admission: 1996
SERIOUS CRIME AND FRAUD DEFENCE AND REGULATORY SPECIALIST RECOMMENDED IN THE LEGAL 500 TOP TIER FIRMS 2024. HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE GUIDE SINCE 2020.
With decades of defending Serious organised crime and serious fraud cases behind him, Keith has an excellent reputation for his client care and immaculate case preparation.
He deals in particular with NCA prosecutions and excels in cases involving organised crime groups and lengthy, multi defendant prosecutions.
He is one of the leading POCA specialists in the UK, having acted in the longest running POCA case to date.
Highly respected for his pro-active and efficient approach to these cases, he achieves excellent results. He advises in both pre charge investigation stage where assets have been restrained, and post conviction. He has successfully dealt with a number of applications to increase available amounts from historic cases and has acted in a number of cash forfeiture applications
Keith represents Company Directors facing Disqualification, Companies facing large-scale Trading Standards investigations and prosecutions.
Additionally he advises landlords facing HMO and enforcement proceedings, planning enforcement issues, Covid loan investigations and prosecutions, HSE ( Health and safety ) Environmental, and Food safety investigations.
A former client has described Keith in his biography as being “ a pugnacious straight-talking lawyer but always able to offer a solution to a problem”
Described by one leading barrister as “going the extra mile and never gives up”
Keith acted for one of the principles in the Essex lorry case in which tragically 39 people lost their lives.
R v C
Keith acted for sole defendant charged in a Ponzi scheme prosecuted by City of London Fraud Squad. This was a most complex case with the investigation spanning some 6 years, having commenced in 2015. The case received extensive national and international media attention. The defendant remains at large having absconded during trial.
R v A
Acted for a defendant in a huge money laundering operation that involved the transit from the UK to Dubai of over £100 million. Multi handed case involving several trials.
R v M
Acted for one of the UK’s most wanted fugitives who had been on the run for over 20 years in connection with a murder torture.
R v W
Instructed in substantial multi handed drug conspiracy case concerning the interception of the principal OCG operating in the North Yorkshire area. This is an “encro chat” case focusing upon the supply of drugs and associated money laundering of the OCG across Yorkshire. Keith is instructed by the principle defendant. Our client is said to launder the proceeds through his extensive portfolio of business and property interests for the group. Having drawn the attention of the investigating team to the ongoing IPT hearings the defendant has been extensively bailed.
R v P and others
Instructed in a multi handed trading standards fraud in which it is alleged that the organisation under invest was involved in large scale substandard supply of services and intimidation of customers who refuse to pay or threatened to report them.
R v V
Advising finance director of Insurance company in connection with alleged fraud by falsely issuing policies. This case is highly sophisticated as it involves the suggestion that entirely fictitious policy documents were created and sent to customers with the premiums being diverted into other offshore accounts controlled by the defendant who was the head of finance at the company. In addition to this “real” policies were subjected to fraudulent claims allegedly conducted and manufactured including the creation of “crime numbers” by the employee under suspicion. This case and its complexities has led to lengthy pre charge engagement between the parties in order to understand the respective cases.
R v L:
Keith has just been instructed in a significant and substantial Encro chat prosecution alleged to be multiple shipments of class A drugs, as much as 1000kgs is being alleged based on the prosecutions analysis of the chat between the Encro handles. Case due to be tried at the Crown court in October 2024. Central to the case is the issue of attribution and the reliability of evidence obtained by the infection of the device
R v Q
Keith acts for one of 14 charged in a high profile trading standards prosecution. This case is re listed for trial in October 2024, the first trial having been stayed by the trial judge, but in a landmark decision by the Court of Appeal reinstated the matter. (R v AUH U& Ors EWCA 2022 CRIM 1113)
Case concerns an allegation of conspiracy to defraud individuals by operating a bogus model agency. Individuals from across England, many of whom were teenagers, were invited through advertising on social media and the like to send in photographs of themselves. The accused suggested to the individuals that they had been specially selected to attend a free test shoot. When the individuals attended the test shoots, it is alleged that they were subjected to high pressure sales techniques to persuade them to pay for digital photographs for their portfolio, which was a prerequisite to joining the model agency and their becoming professional models The losses run to several million, with the proceeds being dispersed to overseas bank accounts.
R v B
Keith is assisting Jeffrey in a complex investigation into our client who was a director of a UK utilities company. This is a very detailed and significant investigation into alleged fraudulent activity over a number of years.
R v E
Acting for an energy company facing an investigation into the mis-selling of products and services.
Miles Herman is a clever, understated lawyer who is at the top of his game.
Richard McConnell carried out conveyance for my family on 4 London flats, 1 sale and 3 purchases. In each instance he was excellent. The attention to detail and communication throughout the process was perfect. I have recommended Richard to several family members and friends who have been extremely pleased. I would have no hesitation in using Richard McConnell and Lewis Nedas in the future should the need arise.
I wanted to take the opportunity as well to thank you for everything that you have done on this case. The result that we got on Monday will have a massive positive impact not only on my life but the lives of all my family including that of my own son. I personally was struggling to hold back the tears when the sentence was being delivered by the judge and I know my father and sister felt the same too. It must be fantastic to work in a way that can have such a positive impact on people’s lives and I want you to know how much it all means to us all. Thanks a million and good luck with all that you do going forward.
Lewis Nedas advised me in a serious case of insider dealing. The lead solicitor dealing with my case was Jeffrey Lewis, who impressed me with his quick grasp of the very complex circumstances. His in-depth knowledge of how the City really works and his long experience of serious financial crime gave me great confidence. But it was also his friendly and supportive attitude, and readiness to take calls (or return them promptly if he was in court) which was very reassuring. I was delighted with the positive result of the case, and the speed and efficiency with which it was handled.
Lewis Nedas Law Limited, led by Jeffrey Lewis, is known as ‘an exceptional firm with a strong team of talented and expert criminal lawyers’. The practice offers a wide range of high-end legal services, including on cases concerning espionage, terrorism, and murder. Siobhain Egan has strong experience in multi-jurisdictional matters; recent highlight engagements concern organ trafficking and terrorism financing, among other matters. Unan Choudhury is noted for his work regarding espionage and murders, while Keith Wood is an expert in High Court contempt proceedings which arise from criminal activity. Other key figures include Miles Herman, who represents clients in complex litigations.
Hands on partner involvement leading a dynamic team who like to think out of the box. Results driven. Clear strategies. They can go toe to toe with the big “City” firms.