Issue 9 2024

18 | Acquisition International, Issue 9 2024 Jun24575 ABR Solicitors – The Best Form of Defence BR Solicitors recognises that every case is different, but it strives to offer the same excellent service across the board. Whether a client is publicly or privately funded, it fights for them equally, assessing and challenging any and all evidence that it is faced with. Be it in the courtroom itself or through the digital court process that became increasingly popular during the pandemic, ABR Solicitors’ team demonstrate professionalism, strong personality, intellectual ability, honesty, and integrity at every turn. Regardless of the stage of a prosecution or investigation a client’s case is at, this highly experienced team will defend them robustly and independently. ABR Solicitors is a progressive firm, but it still maintains the professional relationships one would expect with all other members of the defence’s council, from the barristers and solicitors to the expert witnesses who are all working together to achieve a common aim – justice for their client. ABR Solicitors has been noticed particularly for its skill in the areas of criminal defence and prison law, but aside from these two spheres, it is also well versed in business defence, fraud, sexual offences, and POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act). Recommended by more than 98% of its clients based on the feedback provided, each of the above areas sees the team treat every client as an individual, and not simply as a case number or a file. This applies whether a case is a disciplinary proceeding or held in either the magistrates’ court or the Crown Court. Concerning prison law, ABR Solicitors is there to help both the prisoner and their loved ones navigate the complexities involved in this scary, upsetting, and complicated period. By allowing the incarcerated individual and their family to fully understand how the prison system works and what rights they have, this team can make all the difference, protecting a prisoner’s wellbeing and ensuring they face fair treatment. Answering questions simply and remaining transparent, advice includes everything from parole board reviews to transfers. Just like it does across this suite of services, ABR Solicitors’ prison law experts take clients on through legal aid and on a private basis, with this specific team of lawyers being on hand 24/7 for all 365 days of the year, ensuring that they are there whenever needed. Headed up by LAA Accredited Prison Law Supervisor Jo Davidson, this team is guided by a leader who has been working in criminal law for almost two decades. Clients frequently report back that Jo’s proactive approach, straight talk, and common sense make her an asset to their cases. To provide some examples of exactly how ABR Solicitors’ prison law specialists have helped clients, recent successes include securing the release of a category A recalled prisoner and an 18+ year post-tariff lifer from closed conditions, as well as seeing the granting of category D status for a client more than two years away from conditional release. This is just the tip of the iceberg and reflects ABR Solicitors’ status as one of the highest ranked firms both in the North West and across the nation, something corroborated by numerous independent bodies. “Always available, unfailingly courteous with clients, yet with a steely resolve to achieve results ” – Legal 500 on ABR Solicitors, 2023. Such a standing is on display further through the outstanding reviews that ABR Solicitors has received from previous clients on ReviewSolicitors, where it currently boasts 327 reviews to give it an average score of 4.9/5. Achieving five stars in every category, including for overall experience, the array of positive outcomes enjoyed by clients of the firm is a testament to its enduring success in this space. As a result of this, we believe ABR Solicitors to be more than worthy of this acclaim and wish its fantastic team all the best for the future. Contact: Rob Rode Company: ABR Solicitors Web Address: https://www.abrsolicitors.com/ The best form of defence is always a good solicitor, and no firm embodies this ethos as much as the national firm ABR Solicitors. Recognised here as the Leading Criminal Defence & Prison Law Solicitors of the Year 2024 – UK, this niche criminal defence and prison law practice is headquartered in Leeds, but it has offices in Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, and Leicester, as well as in London, Birmingham, and Nottingham by appointment only. With every corner of England covered, this team are in a position to ensure that people and businesses across the UK are well represented. A

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