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Ben is an experienced litigator, strategic advisor and non-executive director with a strong bias for efficient and effective problem-solving, clarity of analysis, flexibility of thought and a focus on results. The majority of Ben’s work now touches on equine, financial services or pharmaceutical/medical device sectors, although by no means exclusively.
More about Ben
Ben’s practice brings to bear his wider commercial experience; in addition to his private practice background, Ben has served as General Counsel to a US based fintech business, has held executive roles (including regulatory and commercial turnaround roles) in pharmaceutical and medical-device businesses and continues to act as a non-executive director to a £300m revenue privately held business in the pharmacy sector, in addition to other board roles.
Recent Work
Successfully defended a £1.5bn, 100+ defendant claim on behalf of a US-based fintech company. The claim was dismissed on a preliminary issue (the Revenue Rule), with an order for indemnity costs exceeding £2m. This avoided a 12-month trial, which would have been one of the largest and most complex cases heard in the Commercial Court. The case was subsequently settled on confidential terms on appeal.
(As General Counsel) Led a complex transaction resulting in the sale of the business of a US-based cross-border finance, securities processing, and international tax relief company to Euronext N.V.
Managed a £10m claim and cross-claim relating to an abortive transaction in the pharmaceutical/licit narcotics industry, involving allegations of fraud against the CEO of a listed acquiring party. Settled on confidential terms.
Obtained summary judgment in a claim for dishonest assistance concerning QROPS fraud. Secured orders for the payment of substantial damages, along with compound interest.
Achieved a £4m settlement in a claim against a leading firm of solicitors for negligent advice concerning FCA authorisation, resolved on confidential terms.
Resolved a £2m dispute over the suspicious loss of an elite dressage horse, settled on confidential terms.
Acted in a high-value dispute in the music industry concerning breach of management and recording contracts, involving high-profile individuals.
Secured a £1m+ net payment in a damages settlement for a client who had been sued for £1.5m in payments on account that they admitted receiving but had not provided the related services.
Successfully defended a technical personal guarantee claim at trial.
Won contested FCA authorisation proceedings before the RDC committee, preventing business closure and saving 50+ jobs.
Favourably resolved numerous high-value shareholder disputes, including petitions for unfair prejudice, just and equitable winding-up petitions, and other "commercial divorce" scenarios.
Led a £1m professional negligence claim against a leading provider of online security services for breach of contract and professional negligence, resolved through mediation.
Successfully defended a multi-party agency law claim at trial relating to the purchase of a thoroughbred racehorse at auction from a prominent bloodstock auctioneer.
Settled a £0.5m niche professional negligence claim against providers of pharmacovigilance regulatory consultancy on confidential terms.
Ben Miller
Partner | Solicitor