Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Bristol
Established in 1953 as A T Elliot & Co, we rebranded to AMD Solicitors to become Bristol's longest-standing independent law firm outside the city centre. With over seven decades of experience, we deliver tailored legal solutions for individuals and businesses across Bristol, London, and nationwide from our four local offices. Our client-focused approach combines plain-English advice with technical expertise in areas including conveyancing, wills, probate, commercial law, and dispute resolution.Recognised by Lexcel accreditation and recent Bristol Life Award wins, we prioritise accessibility through flexible appointment options while maintaining rigorous quality standards through annual independent assessments. Our team of legal professionals invests in continuous training to ensure we address evolving client needs effectively.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Wills Trusts Probates
Commercial Litigation
Company Law
Dispute Resolution
Commercial Property
Intellectual Property
Corporate Finance
Contentious Probate
Elderly Care Law
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We provide Lexcel-accredited legal services with over 70 years of Bristol-based expertise
- Award-winning client-focused approach recognised by Bristol Life Awards 2025
- Four convenient offices across Henleaze, Clifton, and Shirehampton
- Specialist teams handling complex conveyancing, probate, and commercial litigation
- Flexible appointment options including out-of-hours meetings when required
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel Accreditation
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent advice timely
Superb service responsiveness
Calm challenging moments
Proactive completion focus
Fully informed understanding
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Our specialist conveyancing team handles home purchases, sales, and transfers with clear communication throughout the process. We provide realistic timelines, proactive issue resolution, and flexible completion options. Clients benefit from our local property market knowledge and digital document management systems.
Wills Trusts Probates
We create tailored wills, establish trusts, and manage probate processes with sensitivity to personal circumstances. Our solicitors explain inheritance tax implications clearly and help prevent family disputes through precise documentation. The team also handles complex estate administration matters.
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation department resolves business conflicts through negotiation, mediation, or court representation. We specialise in contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and debt recovery while minimising operational disruption. Clients receive pragmatic risk assessments and cost projections.
Company Law
We advise on company formations, shareholder agreements, and corporate governance requirements. Our services include M&A support, contract drafting, and compliance frameworks. Businesses benefit from our integrated approach combining transactional and dispute resolution capabilities.
Dispute Resolution
Our team handles civil disputes including property boundary issues, debt recovery, and contractual disagreements. We prioritise alternative dispute resolution methods while maintaining court representation capability. Clients receive realistic case assessments and transparent cost estimates.
People
Grant McCall
Managing Director
Leading AMD Solicitors since 2025, Grant oversees strategic growth following our Hughes Enterprise Law acquisition. With 25+ years in legal practice management, he champions client service excellence recognised by Bristol Life Awards. Grant ensures our technical expertise matches commercial awareness.
Laura Lynn
Conveyancing Specialist
Specialising in residential property transactions since 2018, Laura combines technical precision with exceptional client communication. Clients praise her proactive updates and problem-solving approach during complex purchases. She manages high-value transactions across Bristol's premium property markets.
Amanda Easton
Probate Lawyer
With 15 years in estate administration, Amanda handles will disputes and complex probate cases with sensitivity. She guides families through inheritance matters while managing tax implications efficiently. Her expertise includes elderly client care and lasting power of attorney arrangements.
John Todd
Litigation Solicitor
Senior litigator John specialises in family disputes and commercial conflicts. He successfully enforces child arrangement orders and resolves contractual disagreements through strategic negotiation. John maintains a 90% out-of-court settlement rate while securing favourable court judgments when necessary.
Questions
What areas do your legal services cover?
We serve clients across Bristol from four offices in Henleaze, Clifton, and Shirehampton, with cases extending to London and nationwide jurisdictions.
Do you offer appointments outside normal hours?
Yes, we arrange evening, weekend, or home visits when required to accommodate client circumstances and case urgency.
What legal accreditations do you hold?
We maintain Lexcel accreditation for practice excellence and operate under Solicitors Regulation Authority regulation with annual independent assessments.
What recent awards have you won?
We won the 2025 Bristol Life Award for Employer Excellence and remain finalists in Legal and Legends categories, reflecting our client service standards.
