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Changes to reporting provisions in family cases

05 March 2025 Katie Andrews, Trainee Solicitor at AMD Solicitors considers the recent changes to reporting provisions in family cases. Traditionally, family hearings have been held in private in the interests of protecting the parties and any children involved. This means the public were unable to attend hearings unless permitted to do so by the... Read More

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AMD’s Charity of the year

21 February 2025 Each year, staff at AMD choose and nominate a charity of the year to raise money throughout the year by doing a variety of fundraising activities, as well as donations from the firm. This year our charity of the year is Bristol Animal Rescue centre. https://www.justgiving.com/page/amdsolicitors?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL Read More

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leasehold or freehold PROPERTY: the differences

20 February 2025 AMD’s Laura Wilkinson, Director and Head of residential property explains the differences between leasehold and freehold properties When considering purchasing a property it is useful to know some of the differences in property ownership in England and Wales. AMD Solicitors’ Laura Wilkinson discusses some of these differences. FREEHOLD Freehold ownership means that... Read More

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Understanding TOLATA Claims

2 January 2025 AMD’s Martin Hall explains TOLATA claims in detail; key issues, costs and ADR Property ownership disputes often carry significant emotional and financial burdens, particularly when they arise between family members, cohabiting partners, or business associates. The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) provides a legal framework for resolving such disputes,... Read More

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Your tenant has requested an early exit from their commercial lease, what can you do?

9 December 2024 AMD’s Tom Halliday, Commercial Solicitor explains what to do if your tenant has requested an early exit from their commercial lease. It is not uncommon for commercial tenants to ask to exit their leases early, either because their business has failed, they no longer need the premises, or they are looking to... Read More

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Grounds for Bringing a Claim Against an Estate

16 October 2024 AMD’s Martin Hall discussed the grounds for bringing a claim against the estate of a deceased person in England and Wales. Disputes in respect of estates can arise for a number of reasons ranging from doubts about the validity of the deceased’s Will, questions about the deceased’s intention, or feeling unfairly treated... Read More

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Model Articles of Association, sole director companies and share buybacks

11 October 2024 AMD’s Grant McCall discusses Model Articles of Association, sole director companies and share buybacks All companies are required to have a set of Articles of Association which govern how the company makes decisions and the powers of those involved in the company. For private limited companies in the UK, the Model Articles... Read More

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Resolving Matters Outside of Court

24 September 2024 Katie Andrews, Trainee Solicitor explains the importance of Non-Court Dispute Resolution and the introduction of Form FM5 Recent changes to the Family Procedure Rules in respect of Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) came into effect on 29 April 2024. Changes were made to encourage the use of NCDR to assist more Family matters... Read More

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The Risks of DIY Probate

5 August 2024 AMD’s Sarah Trigg, Solicitor and Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), outlines some of the risks involved with DIY probate. It is becoming increasingly common for individuals to deal with the administration of a loved one’s estate on their own without instructing a solicitor to assist them. This is perfectly fine in principle,... Read More

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Kate Walsgrove appointed Chair of STEP Bristol

9 July 2024 AMD are delighted to congratulate Kate Walsgrove on her appointment as the Chair of the Bristol branch of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP). STEP is a global professional body, with more than 21,000 members comprising lawyers, accountants, trustees and other practitioners that help families plan for their futures. STEP’s... Read More

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Share buybacks for private limited companies

1 July 2024 For private limited companies, share buybacks are commonly used when: What is a share buyback? A share buyback is where a company uses some of its distributable reserves to purchase some of its issued shares from a shareholder. After the shares are bought back they are usually cancelled, meaning the remaining shareholders... Read More

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Solicitor profile: Zoya Ustado

21 June 2024 We are delighted that Zoya Ustado will join our private client team as a qualified solicitor this month. Zoya joined AMD in May 2023 as a private client paralegal where she has gained experience alongside her studies for the SQE examinations. The Solicitors Qualifying Examination, is a relatively new assessment route, designed... Read More

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AMD raises £1,950 for our COTY

20 May 2024 A huge congratulations to the AMD Team that completed The Great Bristol Run yesterday. It is estimated around some 15,000 runners took part in what is reported to be the biggest event to date. Training could not prepare for the recent good weather and temperatures of c 20 degrees would have made... Read More

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AMD to run the Bristol Half Marathon for Flamingo Chicks

22 April 2024 Each year, staff at AMD nominate a charity of the year to partner with and raise money through a variety of fundraising activities, as well as donations from the firm. This year we have chosen Flamingo Chicks as our charity of the year and a small team of brave athletes are taking... Read More

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Potential pitfalls of entering into a commercial lease without legal representation

Tom Halliday, 12 April 2024 Although it is not required to instruct a solicitor when negotiating for or entering into a lease of commercial premises, it can lead to a host of problems as negotiations are much harder to conclude without professional advice on both sides. We also often receive instructions from Landlords and Tenants... Read More

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AMD Annual Training Conference 2024

April 2024 To mark the end of the financial year and look forward to the next, our recent all department event proved a great opportunity to share ideas on how we can continue to improve our services for our clients and further strengthen our core values. Over the course of the day we delivered a... Read More

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AMD advises on the sale of Winning Post Bookmakers

April 2024 Our acquisitions team led by Grant McCall (corporate) and Helen Brewer (commercial property) were delighted to advise the Sellers in the recent sale of certain assets and goodwill of Winning Post Bookmakers. Winning Post is a longstanding, independent bookmakers and well known throughout the South West. Our clients have experienced decades in the... Read More

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AMD Solicitors acts on purchase of Mark Templer & Company Limited

14 March 2024 Our acquisitions team led by Grant McCall (corporate) and Helen Brewer (commercial property) were delighted to advise L Ricketts Property Limited in the recent purchase of Mark Templer & Company Limited. Mark Templer & Company is a well established property lettings and estate agency operating throughout North Somerset since 1994. Mark Templer’s... Read More

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AMD announces the appointment of two new directors to its expanding board

March 2024 Bristol law firm AMD Solicitors has announced the appointment of Laura Wilkinson and Rebecca Isaac as new directors, with effect from 1 March 2024. These promotions reflect AMD’s growth strategy and reinforces the firm’s continued emphasis on delivering exceptional service for AMD clients. Laura and Rebecca are both specialist residential property solicitors who... Read More

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The King’s Speech – What could this mean for you and your property?

Katherine Stribling, 15 November 2023 On the 7th of November 2023, the King addressed the nation to outline the government’s vision for the future. During his speech, he set out one of many legislative agendas, two of which that will continue the reform of the housing market through the introduction of a new Leasehold and... Read More

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Deferred Consideration in SME corporate transactions

Jack Bull, 8 November 2023 When advising a purchaser on a share or asset purchase deal, one of the key considerations is what the purchase price should look like, how it should be paid and whether it is contingent on certain events happening after the completion date. From the Seller’s point of view, the best... Read More

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Buying a Home?

8 September 2023 Do you know who is responsible for the building’s insurance after exchange of contracts? Laura Wilkinson Solicitor from AMD Solicitors explains… The Process In a conveyancing transaction there are two key stages. The first is known as exchange of contracts and the second is completion. Contracts are exchanged once the buyer and... Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Shareholders’ Agreements and Avoiding Shareholder Disputes

8 July 2022, Grant McCall, Director When advising private limited companies, one of the first documents to discuss is an agreement between the shareholders. This is because in most private limited companies we work with, the directors and shareholders are one and the same. The same tends to apply in family run businesses. The relationship... Read More

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Covid commercial rent arrears – changes from 24th March 2022

The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 24th March 2022. It brings to an end restrictions on recovery of commercial rents, and introduces a new binding arbitration process to assist landlords and tenants in resolving rent arrears. Landlords can now forfeit a lease for non-payment of rent Most importantly, with some small... Read More

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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

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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

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AMD Solicitors celebrates Bristol Life Award win!

26 March 2025 We are delighted to announce that AMD collected the award in the Employer category at the Bristol Life Awards 2025. We were also shortlisted as finalists in the Legal and Legends categories. Following conclusion of the event on 20 March, Managing Director Grant McCall commented: “We are ecstatic and honoured to win... Read More

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AMD Solicitors acts on sale of Track Analysis Systems Limited

February 2025 Our acquisitions team led by Grant McCall and Jack Bull were delighted to advise the shareholders in the recent sale of the entire issued share capital of Track Analysis Systems Limited (‘TASL’) to Radonova Laboratories, a subsidiary of Swedish technology company, Lagercrantz Group. Founded in 1983, TASL specialises in high-quality polymer sensors for... Read More

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AMD shortlisted in 3 categories at the 2025 Bristol Life Awards

We are delighted to have been named as a finalist in 3 categories for this year’s Bristol Life Awards. The Bristol Life Awards celebrate the best of Bristol business and have grown year on year in popularity, selling out in every year since opening. We are proud to have made finalist in the ‘Employer’, ‘Legal’ and ‘Legends’... Read More

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Resolving matters outside of Court

11 September 2024 Katie Andrews, Trainee Solicitor at AMD Solicitors explains the importance of Non-Court Dispute Resolution and the introduction of Form FM5 Recent changes to the Family Procedure Rules in respect of Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) came into effect on 29 April 2024. Changes were made to encourage the use of NCDR to assist... Read More

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