OUR TEAM

Our solicitors

Experienced, specialist solicitors dedicated to clear advice and the best possible outcome in crime and immigration matters.

20+ years

Ian Anderson

Managing Director

Ian Anderson is the Director and Senior Immigration Advisor at A & M Solicitors Limited. With more than 20 years’ experience in UK immigration law, Ian Anderson provides clear, practical advice and representation across visas, settlement, nationality, human rights and complex casework.

As an OISC-regulated immigration adviser, Ian Anderson undertakes specialist casework and advocacy — including Immigration Tribunal appeals and administrative reviews — and is known for combining professional expertise with genuine care for clients and their families.

Whether you need help with a family or work visa, settlement, nationality, sponsor licensing, or a refused application, Ian Anderson and the team at A & M Solicitors Limited will guide you from first instruction through to completion.

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Bal is a Director of our company as well as a qualified Solicitor on the Duty Solicitor Rota for Preston, Chorley, Ormskirk, South Ribble and Leyland.  He is one of the most sought after practitioners in his field and he is regularly involved in cases of the utmost severity and complexity. Bal specialises in defending those charged with serious criminal offences throughout the country. He has considerable experience in defending allegations of MTIC fraud, murder, human trafficking, serious sexual offences, conspiracy allegations, supply and importation of drugs, firearm offences and money laundering.  

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John Didsbury

Consultant Solicitor

John is a qualified Criminal Solicitor on the Duty Solicitor Rota for Preston, Chorley, Ormskirk, South Ribble and Leyland. John qualified as a Solicitor in 1984 and has worked exclusively in the field of criminal litigation building a wealth of experience in dealing with all aspects of crime. John specialises in complex case work involving multi-handed white collar fraud, drugs conspiracies and money laundering. 

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Shaun Finnigan

Consultant Solicitor

Shaun is a qualified Criminal Solicitor on the Duty Solicitor Rota for Preston, Chorley, Ormskirk, South Ribble and Leyland. Shaun defends in all types of criminal cases and has gained a reputation amongst clients for providing a high level of commitment to securing the best possible outcome to their case. Shaun also specialises in motoring offences and has a thorough understanding of technical defences involved with offences such as drink driving, drug driving and failing to provide a specimen for analysis. Shaun is also a Higher Court Advocate in Criminal Proceedings able to represent before the Crown Court.

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