Miles Herman is a clever, understated lawyer who is at the top of his game.
1989: Called to the Bar
1993: Admitted as a solicitor
Experienced Higher Rights Advocate
Consultant: Corporate Crime, DPAs, White Collar, Serious Fraud, Money Laundering, Tax/VAT at Lewis Nedas Law
February 2008 – Present
Advising victims of fraud; pension liberation; boiler room; investment fraud and cybercrime (hacking/ransoms/banks); Asset restraint and recovery (civil and criminal proceedings); Money laundering (including AML compliance and business investigation advice to businesses and individuals), self-reporting, cash seizures, asset / bank account restraint, SAR reports; Bribery and corruption (including compliance and business investigation advice); SFO investigations and prosecutions (successfully defending these since 1992); Complete remit of fraud; money laundering and bribery and corruption allegations; Cybercrime (fraud, illegal material, hacking); Corporate Manslaughter; FCA inc. complete remit of criminal and regulatory breaches and offences (approved persons, fit and proper individual, money laundering, unauthorized collective investment schemes; BEIS investigations/prosecutions; NCA investigations & Prosecutions
S2 interviews; Business investigations inc. due diligence; Dawn raids, search and seizure (documents/Legal Professional privilege); Voluntary interviews and those after arrest; UWOs (unexplained wealth orders); DPAs; Civil settlements (across all investigative/prosecution bodies); Disclosure; SAR reports inc. self-reporting; Appeals against conviction and sentence; GDPR advice; SOCPA/Queens Evidence agreements
HMRC investigations and prosecutions (complete remit inc. civil and criminal – settlements) tax evasion; file tax partnerships; SM& CR – RDC and Upper tribunal -systems and controls; Governance and Culture, settlements, notices, misrepresentation, mis-selling, restrictions, warnings, insider dealing and market abuse, disclosure re compulsory notices; Insolvency Services; HSE; Trading Standards; Environmental offences/Regulatory investigations and prosecutions
Siobhain also has extensive experience of advising and providing commentary to media outlets and publications such as:
High Acquittal and overall success rates dealing with high profile cases that attract National/International publicity; Particularly adept at ‘nipping serious crime and fraud investigations in the bud ‘(please see our criminal/fraud cases and results section on the website for some of her successes and instructions).
Various Companies; Senior Managers; Company Directors; Professionals; High Net worth individuals; PEPs
Click here for recent cases of note which have attracted national and international publicity, acquittals and overall successes.
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales (2010-2013) reported directly to LJ Leveson (advised upon consultation for sentencing guideline – fraud – money laundering – DPAs -Bribery and corruption). One of the first women appointed to the Serious Fraud Panel and as a Supervisor on that panel. Member of the VHCC appeals panel.
The majority of her cases are privately funded or through D&O insurance.
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2022
Crime: general
“Director Siobhain Egan is another hugely experienced member of the team.”
Siobhain Egan has been cited as a notable lawyer by The Legal 500 2022 Edition. Click here to see Siobhain’s Legal 500 profile in full.
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2021
Fraud: white-collar crime
‘Siobhain Egan is hugely experienced, proactive and pragmatic.’
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2021
Crime: general
‘Siobhan Egan delivers excellent client care. She’s very intelligent, hands-on and leads from the front. Commands respect and receives it.’
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2020
Crime: white-collar crime
‘Siobhain Egan is exceptional in her knowledge and ability in dealing with serious fraud cases. She is meticulous in her preparation and presentation of her client’s case. She is extremely diligent and her dedication is far more than that which is normally associated with fraud lawyers. She has a vast knowledge of the law and is analytical, and knows her cases inside out. She stands out in her approach to client care and in her ability to negotiate and broker advantageous deals with opponents. She is tough but fair and very supportive of her clients. I would wholeheartedly recommend her in her specialist field of white collar crime.’
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2019
Crime: white-collar crime
“Siobhan Egan has exceptional client care skills.”
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2019
Crime: general
“Key individuals include Siobhain Egan, who ‘excels at putting clients at their ease‘.”
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2019
Crime: general
“Siobhain Egan is extremely experienced, dynamic and diligent; she always goes the extra mile to assist her clients and is fearless in representing them.”
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2017
Crime: general
“Siobhain Egan is a committed legal professional with a no-nonsense attitude.”
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2017
Fraud: white-collar crime
“Siobhain Egan …provides a thorough and committed service and gives 100% to all clients.”
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2016
Fraud: white-collar crime
“Siobhain Egan….leads the ‘noteworthy’ financial crime group.”
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2016
Crime: general
“Team [is] led by… the ‘incredibly user-friendly’ Siobhain Egan.”
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2015
Fraud: white-collar crime
“Siobhain Egan takes a ‘no-nonsense approach.”
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2015
Corporate crime (including fraud, bribery and corruption)
“Siobhain Egan has ‘tremendous breadth of experience.”
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2015
Crime: general
“The criminal team at Lewis Nedas law limited includes the ‘very competent’ Siobhain Egan.”
The Legal 500 – Top-tier recommendation
The Legal 500
2013
Crime: general
“‘Steely determined’ Siobhain Egan is representing one of the defendants in a major case over the importation of substantial quantities of drugs spanning over ten jurisdictions.”
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2013
Fraud: white-collar crime
“Siobhain Egan … [is] ‘always mindful of securing the best outcome for [her] clients’.”
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2013
Corporate crime (including fraud, bribery and corruption)
“Siobhain Egan at Lewis Nedas Law Limited is ‘precise’.”
Ranked by Super Lawyers UK
Thomson Reuters
2013
“Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.”
Chambers UK Women in Law Awards
Chambers & Partners
2012
“The Chambers Women in Law awards recognise the outstanding achievements of female lawyers at the pinnacle of their professional careers as well as up and coming lawyers who are beginning to make their mark.”
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2012
Crime: general
“The ‘always available and helpful’ Siobhain Egan acted for a clairvoyant who was accused of encouraging an individual to commit suicide during a tarot session.”
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2012
Fraud: white-collar crime
“Siobhain Egan … ‘combine[s] real intellectual rigour with a very compassionate approach to clients‘.”
Chambers UK – Recommendation
Chambers & Partners
2012
Fraud
“Key contact Siobhain Egan has recently advised clients on a £15 million after-the-event insurance fraud, and also on Operation Rize – the Metropolitan Police’s widely reported safety deposit box seizure.”
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2011
Crime: general
“Siobhain Egan’s “’meticulous approach is second to none’.”
The Legal 500 – Recommendation
The Legal 500
2011
Fraud
“Siobhain Egan ‘is also recommended’.”
Collecting Art Deco, travel, black Labradors, Middle Eastern cookery, Irish poetry
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.