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Looking for expert legal advice? Aamer Anwar & Co can help. We’re award-winning lawyers who work to ensure your success, and put all of our energy into ensuring your case comes to a successful conclusion. We offer our services individuals, families, companies, businesses, and public organisations.

If you have found yourself accused of a criminal offence, believe you are likely to be charged, or you have been approached by the police (or another public body) for an interview under caution then it’s vital you call in the services of experienced criminal lawyers.  These can be stressful events and from the beginning you will need the help of experts to guarantee the best results.

Aamer Anwar & Co provide a full range of legal services that will ensure you have vital legal knowledge of your own rights and guarantee a successful outcome to your case.

The earlier you contact our team the higher the chance your case will proceed successfully, as having access to the advice and knowledge of an expert law firm is vital. It is key for ensuring you do not accidentally incriminate yourself. We will guarantee you can effectively navigate every step of a case.

Our team promises our clients the best possible service. Contact our law firm today.

If you have found yourself accused of a crime, we’re here to help 

If you have found yourself accused of a crime, believe you will be charged with a crime, or are looking to change your solicitor, get in touch with us today. Even if you know full well you have done nothing wrong, getting the help of a

As one of Scotland’s leading law firms Aamer Anwar & Co has access to a wealth of specialists and experienced solicitors with an extensive background in law.

We recognise how stressful and difficult an experience criminal charges can be, and from the beginning we will work to help our clients get through these often-difficult times.

Scotland’s top law firm

Our expert lawyers have worked all over Scotland for years. Our firm is well versed in criminal law and has handled everything from drug offences to the proceeds of crime, to international crime and even high level extradition cases. For our firm, no case is too big or small and we approach all clients with the same level of dedication and energy. This has helped us gain a superb reputation among the top law firms in Scotland.

Our team have worked under the jurisdiction of not just Scottish Courts, but courts in England, and Wales.  We have worked in the High Court of Justiciary, the Sheriff Courts, and the Justice of Peace Court.

Services for Business, Organisations, and Individuals

The expert lawyers at Aamer Anwar & Co. have worked on behalf of a wide range of clients. This includes not only individuals (and from all different social backgrounds, including police officers, teachers, doctors, and nurses) but businesses and public organisations as well. We have worked in a wide range of areas, including,

• Drug Crime

• The proceeds of Crime

• Extradition & International Crime

• Fraud & Corporate Crime

• Road Traffic Law

• Breach of the Peace and the Right to Protest 

Our extensive expertise means that no matter the situation you find yourself in, we will be able to help. Our wealth of knowledge regarding the law and previous cases is a huge asset for anyone facing accusations or charges.

No matter the size of your case we promise to provide you with a top-quality service. Our solicitors always put their full energy into support a client.

Providing constant support

From the beginning to the end of a case, Aamer Anwar & Co will support you. We understand that criminal accusations are an incredibly stressful experience – for both you and your family – and we will do everything we can to make you feel comfortable. Our Criminal Defense Lawyer will attend police station interviews, ensuring you’re fully aware of your rights, and will keep in constant correspondence with you.

When it comes to court proceedings, our team will relentlessly defend you – during both the pre-trial and trial stages. Furthermore, we’ll assist you with the media and reputation management.

About Us

Aamer Anwar & Co rank among the top law firms in Scotland. We have represented clients including businesses, independent organisations. We have also represented individuals including doctors, police officers, and politicians.

Accreditation and Experience

Our lawyers are full members of the Law Society of Scotland, the UK Proceeds of Crime Association, as well as the International Bar Association. This means that no matter what situation you are facing, our team has the proper skillset and experience to help guide you through it.

The Highest Profile Law Firm in Scotland

Our lawyers have frequently engaged with high profile cases, including the extradition case of ex-Catalan minister Clara Ponstaí. We are well recognised by other law firms and our peers, with awards including Solicitor of the Year 2018, Lawyer of the Year 2017, and Solicitor of the Year 2016 as part of the Law Awards of Scotland.

We have made regular media appearances and commented on programmes including BBC News 24, BBC Scotland, STV News, ITV, CNN, Radio 4, Radio 5, TRT World, and Scotland tonight. 

Funding and Legal Aid

Aamer Anwar & Co provides a top service regardless of how you are funded. We believe everyone has the right to excellent quality legal services.

Legal Aid is financial help you can receive if you aren’t able to pay your own legal costs. Aamer Anwar & Co can provide legal aid under certain circumstances. Contact us today for more information about legal aid.

Get in Touch Today

If you are facing a criminal accusation and require personalised, experienced legal representation then call us today. For our firm no case is too big or small and we will work to ensure you secure the best possible outcome.

The Aamer & Anwar office is open 24/7, 365 days a year. No matter what your situation is, we will be able to help. You can also get in touch with our firm by giving us an email at office@aameranwar.com.

If you are facing financial difficulties and expect that insolvency is not far away, you may be considering liquidation.

For the vast majority of people, liquidation of a company is not something that they go through on a regular basis and you may be unsure as to what the precise process is.

Your best option is to contact a professional insolvency expert as soon as possible as they will be able to guide you through the entire process and advise you on the most sensible route to take.

There are many different reasons why you may wish to liquidate, with insolvency being the most common, but voluntary liquidation prior to retirement or liquidation to avoid further legal issues also being reasonably common.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to liquidate your own company by yourself, and company liquidation must legally be conducted by a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner.

How much does liquidation cost?

There is no set cost of liquidation and the amount that must be paid will depend on a number of factors including debts owed, the number of creditors, assets that can be sold, and any premises that must be vacated.

In most cases, these costs are funded through the sale of the company’s assets but in situations where such assets do not exist, there are a couple of other options available.

If you are debt free, the process is relatively simple. Simply file to have your company dissolved by submitting a DS01 form to Companies house and wait for approval.

If your company does have debts, however, and you have no assets to sell, dissolution is extremely unlikely to be approved and if voluntary liquidation is impossible creditors will have to be appointed.

By inviting creditors to issue a winding up petition against your company the company will be wound up in Court following investigative hearings where the directors will have to answer questions from the Official Receiver as to why the company has been wound up.

What are your liquidation options?

There are 3 main methods of liquidation that are common in the UK.

The winding up of a company in court is known as Compulsory Liquidation where a creditor who the company cannot afford to pay forces you to Court where liquidation will be enforced.

This should be avoided if possible and the other 2 forms of liquidation are preferable.

These are Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) and Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL).

Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation is used when a company cannot afford to pay their liabilities and is insolvent. Rather than going to court, this form of liquidation involves cooperation between directors and creditors.

Members’ voluntary liquidation on the other hand is used when the company is solvent and even thriving, but the directors no longer wish to operate it and choose to close it down.

How to choose the correct liquidation process

By far the easiest way to guide your company through the choppy waters of liquidation is to contact an insolvency expert who will analyse your situation and advise on the most suitable way forward.

Before you enter the process of Liquidating a business in the first place, asking yourself a few simple questions will help you to determine if you are making the right decision and what is the best way to proceed.

These include:

• Does your company have any debts?
• Are creditors threatening legal action?
• Do your fellow directors wish to liquidate the company?
• Will creditors accept renegotiated repayment terms to help the company survive?
• Is any cash flow problem permanent or will it be resolved in the near future?
• Is your company solvent?

Some of these questions may be easy to answer whilst some may not have a definitive answer.

Either way, they are difficult questions to face, especially at a time when you may be coming to terms with the reality that your dream business simply isn’t going to work as well as you expected.

To help take some of the emotion out of the situation and take a practical logical approach to the liquidation process, consult with an Insolvency Practitioner.

They are the experts and will have dealt with hundreds of similar companies in the past. They will help the entire process to run as smoothly as possible and act as a middleman between directors and creditors to help ease pressure and hopefully find a less stressful resolution.

Can I start a new business after liquidation?

Yes. As long as you do not use a similar name you are allowed to start a new business following liquidation.

Depending on the nature of the situation, however, you may find that it is difficult to secure a loan for your new business and HMRC may require you to provide a security deposit.