All our partners are retained only on merit. All can demonstrate a record of outstanding achievement in their chosen field. But in spite of differing personalities, backgrounds and experience, all share a common commitment to working in partnership with our clients. We challenge established thinking, go that extra mile, but always deliver focus, clarity and objectivity, balanced by an acute understanding of our clients' business objectives.
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Miles qualified at boutique media firm Campbell Hooper in 1994 before moving on to Olswang. In 1999 he moved to LA and became vice president of Legal Affairs for Fox Searchlight Pictures where he represented the company across all aspects of its business including the negotiation of Searchlight's joint venture with DNA Films and deals to acquire films such as "Bend it Like Beckham" and "Millions". Miles also co-founded Twentieth Century Fox's digital production company, SearchLab. In 2004 he moved back to the UK to establish the Film & TV practice at Wiggin with Charles Moore. Miles represents US and international studios, broadcasters, independent producers and talent across all aspects of the film and TV production and finance business, from rights acquisition and production through distribution. He advises leading television broadcasters and produces and structures film and television productions in order to take advantage of UK and European financing incentives and subsidies. He continues to act for producers and other talent across the spectrum of the film and television industries from studios to first time players.
Recent notable transactions include advising Columbia Pictures in relation to the production of the film "The Da Vinci Code", representing Twentieth Century Fox for the securing of a £200m + equity investment and advising HBO in relation to its recent Vodafone deal.
Miles' clients include US studios, broadcasters and US and UK television and film production companies. He has advised leading television producers and writers in connection with their term deal and individual service arrangements with broadcasters. He structures film and television productions in order to take advantage of UK and European incentives and subsidies. He continues to act for producers and other talent across the spectrum of the film and television industries from studios to first time players.
• Gained BA(Hons) in English Literature in 1989 at Exeter University.
• After passing Law Society finals in 1992, took articles at boutique media firm Campbells Hooper qualifying in 1994.
• Joined Olswang in 1997 specialising in film and TV production and finance.
• Joined Fox Searchlight Pictures (a division of Twentieth Century Fox) in Los Angeles in 1999 becoming Vice President of Legal Affairs.
• Joined Wiggin & Co, as partner in media group in 2004 to establish film and TV practice with Charles Moore.
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