Crime
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
Contact number
(020) 8888 5225About
Provided by Stuart Miller
The firm has been well established since 1984 as one of the country’s leading criminal law firms with an outstanding reputation for dealing with the full spectrum of criminal cases across England and Wales. Stuart Miller Solicitors has been a Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’ 4 years in a row.
The firm exclusively deals in all areas of criminal defence from the police station stage and pre-charge advice to representation at court at all levels. Stuart Miller Solicitors has a reputation for personal attention and first-class professional service, regardless of the nature or value of the case. The firm is increasingly privately instructed by individuals who wish to ensure that they have the highest calibre representation from pre-charge advice through to trial. All members of the firm are highly sensitive to the needs of clients and recognise that being the subject of a criminal investigation or proceedings is a daunting and stressful experience.
Stuart Miller Solicitors is regularly instructed in both high-profile and complex cases with unparalleled personal service to clients facing allegations of large-scale organised crime; complex fraud; bribery and corruption; white-collar crime; serious sexual offences; terrorism; murder; and drugs. Expert advice is offered in complex allegations that can take months or years to be tried and involve huge volumes of material.
PRACTICE AREAS:
Data & CyberCrime
Drugs
Extradition
Firearms
Fraud
Money Laundering
Murder & Homicide
Sexual and Violent Offences
Chambers Review
Stuart Miller specialises in criminal defence work from police station representation through to the Magistrates' and Crown Courts, with notable commitment to legal aid cases. The firm represents clients on all manner of serious criminal matters, including homicides, gang-related violence, sexual offences and drugs supply.
Strengths
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"They treat every individual with the upmost respect and go above and beyond to ensure that they are meeting their clients’ needs."
"The team has extensive expertise and profound understanding of legal matters."
"All of the staff are capable and used to handling complex case loads from an early stage and have the backup of the very experienced directors."
"This is an excellent firm with experience and knowledge in all areas of criminal law. Each and every person I work with there is dedicated to their client and to achieving the best possible result."
"Their dedication to clients runs through the firm like a thread, both in terms of the support that the clients get and their ability to talk to the clients and empathise with them."
"They treat every individual with the upmost respect and go above and beyond to ensure that they are meeting their clients’ needs."
"The team has extensive expertise and profound understanding of legal matters."
"All of the staff are capable and used to handling complex case loads from an early stage and have the backup of the very experienced directors."
"This is an excellent firm with experience and knowledge in all areas of criminal law. Each and every person I work with there is dedicated to their client and to achieving the best possible result."
"Their dedication to clients runs through the firm like a thread, both in terms of the support that the clients get and their ability to talk to the clients and empathise with them."
Notable Practitioners
Abu Kibla heads the crime department at Stuart Miller. He represents clients facing serious criminal charges, including murder and other violent offences, as well as those allegedly involved in large-scale drugs conspiracies.
"Abu Kibla is incredibly client-centric and driven. He will go above and beyond to provide clients with the service they deserve and really cares about their cases."
"Abu's empathetic and reassuring presence provides immense comfort and stability. He demonstrates exceptional communication skills."
"Abu Kibla is a legal mastermind and has this calming confidence that put me at ease. He works tirelessly and uses his insider legal knowledge to construct an iron-clad defence strategy."
Anna Sidgwick has a strong criminal defence practice with particular focus on charges concerning homicide and drugs offences.
"Anna puts clients at ease when facing the most serious of allegations."
"Anna Sidgwick has an excellent strategic grasp on all of her cases."
"Anna's clients can always be assured of the best quality representation. She can combine a level of dedication and absolute commitment with an ability to master all the finer details."
Nawal Asskoumi represents clients facing prosecution for the most serious criminal offences, particularly homicide and other violent crimes.
Ranked Lawyers at
Stuart Miller
London (Firms)
Members
Provided by Stuart Miller
Abu Kibla
Head of Department
Anna Sidgwick
Kate Blackmore
Kiran Johal
Majad Habib
Head of Department