Date of Call: 1986
Miles is recommended in Band 2 of Consumer Law in Chambers & Partners 2012.
According to the 2011 edition of The Legal 500 (in which he is listed as a leading junior for Consumer and Product Liability), Miles "is well established and commands a loyal fan base, not least because of his accessibility and charm".
General
Miles is instructed in all areas of criminal work, both by the defence and prosecution, with particular emphasis on serious offence and fraud. He has been junior counsel in over 20 murder cases.
Specialist Areas
- Trading Standards and Consumer Law
- Defence and prosecution of individuals and corporations in all areas, including: Trade Descriptions, Product Safety, Prices, Property Misdescription, Food Law and Health and Safety
- Advising individuals and companies on "Due Diligence" systems
- Advising local authorities on case management, preparation and prosecution
- Copyright and Trademark Theft
- Defence of industries and companies in trademarks and copyright prosecutions
- Prosecution and advice for trade organisations
Tribunal Work
Advising and representing professionals on disciplinary proceedings and appearances before the General Medical Council and Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Licensing
a) Advising and representing individuals and companies in all aspects of liquor licensing, PELs, nightclubs, etc., and underage sales.
b) Advising and representing police authorities in all aspects of liquor licensing, PELs, nightclubs, etc., and underage sales.
Other Services Provided
Seminars for solicitors (in-house) or solicitors and clients and local authorities in all areas of trading standards law including ‘due diligence’ and advice on prosecuting cases.