Ben Miller

Legal Director | London, United Kingdom
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Ben is a legal director in our London office. He advises national and international insurers in relation to complex disputes on behalf of commercial businesses and private clients.

Ben’s practice areas relate to claims arising from private client, property damage, and construction and engineering, and product liability disputes.  Ben represents insurers throughout the country in a variety of contexts, including the handling of first and third party claims, and CAR and coverage matters.

He has experience of all forms of dispute resolution including arbitration and Commercial/Technology and Construction Court proceedings.

Ben has particular expertise in subrogated recovery programmes within the private client and property damage sphere. His client-focused and commercial outlook has built an outstanding track record of achieving successful results for his clients.  

Ben is widely known for his attention to detail and laser commercial focus to assist clients achieve favourable outcomes.

In recent years Ben has provided training to clients and in-house on a variety of legal issues and emerging trends. Ben is a member of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, and regularly contributes to Kennedys’ London Market Brief.

Qualifications

  • Qualified in England and Wales in 2013.

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Work highlights

  • Ben has represented the insurance market in large losses such as the Glasgow School of Art fire (2018), major damage to turbines at an Energy Eco-Park and the devastating fire that damaged the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
  • Acted for a contractor in a multi-million pound dispute in relation to various claims arising out of a significant flood during construction works of a major multi-use regeneration development in London.
  • Successfully defended a manufacturing company against claims brought in the Technology and Construction Court arising from a fire that destroyed a factory and heavy machinery therein.

Report decisions

  • Tecjet Limited v Kier Construction Limited [2024] CSOH 60
    Successfully acted for Defendant in preliminary issue to determine the Claimant’s title to sue on behalf of two related companies.
  • GB Building Solutions Ltd v SFS Fire Services Ltd [2017]
    Acted for Defendant at a preliminary issue trial considering the interpretation and effect of joint insurance provisions and modified terms of a JCT Sub-Contract relating to practical completion.
  • Michael Hufford v Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd [2014]
    Acted for successful Defendant. The High Court revisited the principles to be applied when considering the statutory liability of manufacturers and it importantly clarified the burden of proof under the Consumer Protection Act 1987.
  • Brit Inns (in liquidation) v BDW Trading Ltd [2012]
    Acted for Defendant in a wake-up call judgment to the insurance industry for adjustment of claims. The case involved a substantial material damage claim and a complex business interruption claim brought in respect of the start-up business.

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