AMD advises on sale of historic Bristol Landmark

July 2023 Our corporate team led by Grant McCall were delighted to advise the selling shareholders on the sale of The Glassboat to Bramley and Gage Limited. The Glassboat Restaurant is an iconic piece of Bristol’s landscape which started out as a working barge in the 1920s. The Glassboat was built in 1986 and went on... Read More

AMD’s Commercial Property team advises Bristol Beer Factory

Our Commercial Property team led by Helen Brewer were delighted to advise Bristol Beer Factory (BBF) on their new lease at Wapping Wharf in Bristol. The new venue called the “Junction” is described by BBF as “a pocket of Bristol Beer Factory in the city centre – expect a proper pub with great beer, classic... Read More

AMD assists The Conscious Food Company in obtaining its first retail premises

June 2023 Our commercial property team, led by Helen Brewer, recently acted for The Conscious Food Company on a lease of their first premises in Nailsea. The Conscious Food Company, run by ex-chef Jonny Burnett, was founded in 2021 and supplies fresh fish sourced in Brixham to restaurants, shops, and hotels throughout Bristol and North... Read More

The Economic Crime And Corporate Transparency Bill: Another compliance obstacle for SMEs

14 April 2023 Jack Bull, Trainee Solicitor Corporate filing obligations are set to become even more onerous under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill. In order to tackle economic crime in the UK, the Bill will significantly reform Companies House (among other things). This change in corporate compliance is directly applicable for most of... Read More

AMD advises on sale of Attwoods Estate and Lettings Agents

January 2023 Our corporate team led by Grant McCall were delighted to advise Attwoods Estate and Lettings Agents on the sale of their business to CJ Hole this month. Attwoods is a longstanding family run business based in Kingswood that has provided property services in Bristol for over a decade. It is particularly rewarding when... Read More

Blue and Yellow Day

19 May 2022 We are proud to support Bristol Law Society’s ‘Bristol Legal Sector Community Engagement Group’, to support and raise funds for the people of Ukraine. Across our 4 offices today, our teams have been wearing blue and yellow to show our support for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). Thank you to our employees,... Read More

AMD Solicitors acts for The Crafty Egg on the lease for their new cafe in Fishponds

Our commercial property team, led by Helen Brewer, recently acted for The Crafty Egg on their new lease of the former New Moon public house on Fishponds Road in Bristol. The Crafty Egg is a popular independent licensed café in Stokes Croft, serving brunch, smoothies, coffee, beer, and local produce, including many gluten free and... Read More

AMD Solicitors raises £1,212.80 for Jonathan’s Voice, and elects new Charity of the Year – Great Western Air Ambulance Charity!

Over the last year and a half, we have been fundraising for Jonathan’s Voice. We are pleased to announce that we have fundraised a sum of £1,212.80! Jonathan’s Voice was founded in late 2017 in memory of Jonathan McCartney who tragically took his own life. Their purpose is to work with organisations and individuals to... Read More

AMD Solicitors Finalists at the Bristol Property Awards 2021

We are delighted to have been shortlisted as a finalist in the Legal category at the Bristol Property Awards 2021. Despite such a tumultuous year for the country, the Bristol property market has continued to move forward which is great news for our city. Congratulations to all finalists and good luck on the night. Our... Read More

AMD Solicitors welcome Kate Walsgrove to its growing private client team

Kate qualified as a solicitor specialising in Wills, Trusts, Estate Administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney in 2016 at Legal 500 firm in Surrey. After qualification as a solicitor, Kate went on to complete a Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (“STEP”) diploma in Estate Administration. STEP is an internationally recognised qualification, and its practitioners... Read More

Christmas Wishes from AMD

We're all getting in the Christmas spirit here at AMD. With our Christmas Jumpers on to raise funds for our local charity of the year (with an added accessory this year, 2020 style) we wanted to spread some festive cheer from afar. A Very Merry Christmas Everyone! Read More

A new chapter for Kings Weston House

Janine Harris of AMD Solicitors completes the sale of the beautiful and charming Grade 1 listed building, Kings Weston House. Kings Weston House was built in 1719 and designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, the designer of Blenheim Palace.  The former owner, Norman Routledge held sophisticated weddings and prestigious events at Kings Weston House throughout the year... Read More