Page 94: The Private Eye Podcast 168: A Tale Of Two Andrews
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Feb 24, 2026 Two Andrews take center stage: one accused of using aggressive legal tactics to extract payments, the other linked to an arrest and allegations involving high-profile documents. They unpack alleged misuse of litigation, regulatory responses, and the human cost. Then the conversation shifts to royal accountability, evidence access and how the story became public.
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Solicitor Used Clerical Errors To Extort Small Firms
- Andrew Milne exploited minor invoicing and procedural errors to threaten large class-action style claims.
- He demanded settlements like £130,000 plus free storage and used legalese letters to intimidate small businesses into paying.
Freehold Purchases Used To Threaten Homeowners
- Milne bought dozens of cheap freeholds and threatened homeowners with lease forfeiture to extract payments.
- Some victims, including elderly people, paid up (one borrowed £25,000) after receiving aggressive letters demanding payment within 14 days.
Leasehold Rules Leave Homeowners Vulnerable
- Leasehold rules create hidden vulnerabilities because house freeholds can be sold without notifying homeowners.
- Government reform is slow, so the right of first refusal for leasehold houses remains unused and exploitable.