Stuart Miller Solicitors, ‘a firm that it is at the heart of their local community’, is well-versed in defending clients on charges of murder and gang-related violence. Abu Kibla and Mohammed Zeb lead the firm. Kibla, ’always competent and knowledgeable’, regularly act in matters concerning murder, supply of class-A drugs, and sexual assault. Zeb is active on murder and fraud cases. Sophie Lalaoui, ‘bringing intelligence and passion to every case’, provides support in a great number and variety of matters. Anna Sidgwick is also a key member of the team.
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‘The personal approachability and relatability that they all possess. It makes you feel they genuinely care. ’
‘Abu Kibla is always competent and knowledgeable. Even if the process is not going as quick as I would like, or I don’t understand, he explains clearly the reasoning behind things, so I better understand it all. ’
‘Stuart Miller have a real breadth and depth with the team, bringing expertise and energy to every case.’
‘Anna Sidgwick is an excellent lawyer who gives everything to her clients.'
'Sophie Lalaoui is a key member of the team, bringing intelligence and passion to every case ’
‘The team provide regular updates on cases being worked on, clear unambiguous instruction and are easily contactable and respond within a good time frame to questions.’
‘Stuart Miller is a firm that it is at the heart of their local community. This means they offer a support and an understanding of their clients that other firms cannot match. They have a diverse team which also caters for their primary aim, customer satisfaction.’
Work highlights
- Represented a client on charges of attempted murder with 4 others after suspected gang related shooting.
- Represented client on charges of murder after stabbing girlfriend in university halls.
- Represented client on charges of murder after gangland shooting of 3 people.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Abu Kibla; Mohammed Zeb
Other key lawyers
Sophie Lalaoui; Anna Sidgwick; Kate Blackmore