Claire was a senior Director in a leading Legal 500 firm before joining ABV. She has over 30 years experience in Criminal Defence and has practiced exclusively in this area for her entire career. Claire represents clients facing police investigations and prosecutions in a whole range of offences, including Murder, fraud, drugs importation and allegations of serious sexual offences, particularly specialising in those of a historic nature. She also regularly advises students facing allegations of Sexual Misconduct as part of a university disciplinary process. She is renowned for her excellent client care and communication skills and her dogged determination to achieve the very best outcome for each of her clients, whatever allegations they face. She regularly persuades the police and prosecuting authorities to adopt alternative disposals to charging and often succeeds in persuading the police to drop investigations altogether. This is possible because she is proactive at the early stages of the investigation.
The Shipping Building, Old Vinyl Factory, 252-254 Blyth Road, UB3 1HA
Licensed for 34 years
Crime/ Criminal Defence, Consumer
Highly recommended! Experienced an very professional solicitors, we worked closely with Claire Anderson and we had the support and professional help every step of the way.
A representative from Abv Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 14 August, 2019
Thank you for your review and kind words about Claire. ABV Solicitors
Was this review helpful? Yes
Want to thank Akhtar for your prompt action on taking me on and introducing me to Claire who I owe my profound gratitude to for encouraging me and giving me the best advise possible. I appreciate all the running around and phone calls and also bringing Jane unto the case. This all lead to a positive outcome to which I am eternally grateful.
A representative from Abv Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 14 August, 2019
Dear T Es, Thank you for taking the time to leave these comments. We were delighted to have assisted you with your case and obtaining a successful outcome. kind regards, ABV Solicitors
Was this review helpful? Yes
Shaheen thank you very much for the brilliant, efficient and professional service provided by you, and Claire thank you too for your referral. My son has never been convicted in his life and without your hard work, its likely he would have ended up with a wrongful criminal record had you not got his case discontinued! Thanks again and keep up the good work :)
A representative from Abv Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 14 August, 2019
Dear Angela, Thank you for your review and kind words about Shaheen. We are really pleased to have made a difference to your sons life. ABV Solicitors
Was this review helpful? Yes
Claire was a senior Director in a leading Legal 500 firm before joining ABV. She has over 30 years experience in Criminal Defence and has practiced exclusively in this area for her entire career. Claire represents clients facing police investigations and prosecutions in a whole range of offences, including Murder, fraud, drugs importation and allegations of serious sexual offences, particularly specialising in those of a historic nature. She also regularly advises students facing allegations of Sexual Misconduct as part of a university disciplinary process. She is renowned for her excellent client care and communication skills and her dogged determination to achieve the very best outcome for each of her clients, whatever allegations they face. She regularly persuades the police and prosecuting authorities to adopt alternative disposals to charging and often succeeds in persuading the police to drop investigations altogether. This is possible because she is proactive at the early stages of the investigation.
Languages Spoken: English
Abv Solicitors Limited
The Shipping Building, Old Vinyl Factory
252-254 Blyth Road
UB3 1HA
Phone 03445879996
WebsiteAssistant
Abv Solicitors Limited
?-present
Claire Anderson
I was on bail for 4 years over this time there was trailer set and canceled … interviews held though out the uk .. Claire worked day and night to make sure everything was 100% for when we got to trailer she also traveled to my interviews she kept me right at all times before and after and throughout the interviews kept in touch over the 4 years kept me update and just called to check in I honestly wouldn’t have made it though that time with Claire she reassured but was honest I would trust her with my life ( I did ) she’s understanding and doesn’t judge she is amazing and soo good at what she dose she goes way over and beyond her duties
Solicitor named in this review: Claire Anderson
Was this review helpful? Yes
Representation for my stepson Jack
I contacted ABV solicitors for help for my stepson, I received a call from a solicitor called Claire Anderson, who from the very start was extremely helpful and very friendly and approachable.
My stepson had to appear in Magistrates court and crown court over a period of 3 years, in this time, if I had any questions etc, Claire was on hand to answer then.
I found Claire very professional but also very understanding, I had the pleasure of meeting with Claire and felt like I had known her for many years,
I have nothing but enormous gratitude and respect for Claire.
I wouldn’t hesitate to contact her again if ever needed, I highly recommend Claire,
You won’t be disappointed on the level of experience she has and her kind and friendly nature.
Above first class service. Thank you Claire.
Solicitor named in this review: Claire Anderson
Was this review helpful? Yes
Great result
Claire Anderson worked hard to represent my case. She demonstrated her skill and knowledge of the law and went above and beyond to ensure that I got the best result.
I would definitely recommend Claire to others.
Solicitor named in this review: Claire Anderson
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wow. What a godsend. Saved me and cleared my name
In short: Claire was the perfect person to protect me from a very serious, false-accusation of abusing my baby. Working swiftly and proactively she returned me to me family in around a month, resolving the matter in a community resolution (vs a charge/ court/ much-much worse). Claire was all of the below adjectives and more. I can't recommend her enough.
In long: in the early days of being a first time father, I was dealing with increased stress, frustration & anger while dealing with a colic baby. While noticing this increase, and not being proud of what I was thinking/ feeling, I consulted with an known therapist to help me with these feelings. Somewhere, something got lost in translation and very quickly my life got turned upside down. I was arrested under Section 18 GBH, accused of being a "baby shaker" (and other sub-accusations) that stemmed from a rather insignificant incident.
I was arrested and separated from my family while they were sent to a week of lock up in hospital to do scans on my 6 week old baby. Within 2-3 days the implications of the false accusation (aka: prison), loomed heavily over me and it was clear I needed some pre-charge representation and not sit idly. In the 7 days following the arrest I spoke to 30 different solicitors as I tried to learn the legal space. Having contacted some legally-focused charities, Claire's name came HIGH on the list as a specialist for these matters. Claire handled my situation with enormous compassion (such a welcome relief), showed a clear action plan from the get go, and comparatively to many others was charging a reasonable rate. There wasn't a single thing off with her service, demeanor, or thinking. Within 24 hours I instructed her and the work began.
After such a significant experience, there's a lot I could say. I'll summarise by saying that Claire adapted her strategy every time a new piece of information came to light, she communicated clearly, taking the time to call me so I knew every last detail and could ask all the questions, and emails where that sufficed. Another bonus is that she didn't "just defend me" but rather working really well with the officer on the case to bridge the gap between the two parties and come to a mutual understanding.
One of the most notable moments of excellence was when I was supposed to be discharged with a community resolution (CR) but then last minute (literally 1 hour before) the Inspector in charge of releasing the case deemed it was too serious an accusation to let off with a CR, they said "Caution or Court". Despite me being desperate to return to my family, Claire strongly advised me to not take the caution because of the implications and then within 4 working days wrote the most accurate, fair & heartwarming representation of me, my situation, and how the situation arose. This lead the Discharging Inspector to agree that a CR would suffice and that was that.
All in all, I highly recommend Claire and hope that she may bring about the freedom that she did for me and my family!!
Solicitor named in this review: Claire Anderson
Was this review helpful? Yes
Amazing service
I was once accused of a crime by the British Transport Police and had to attend a voluntary interview. The process was of course stressful, but with help from Claire Anderson, I got a no further action. She is a very proactive lawyer who gives the best advice possible. I highly recommend her!
Solicitor named in this review: Claire Anderson
Was this review helpful? Yes
Lawyer's Feedback
Claire Anderson was very helpful from the moment she spoke to me about my Case and throughout the three years of waiting.
Claire understands the pain I was going through without telling her. She was so professional and has empathy towards me. There were many occasions that I was in the darkness and lost, she could sense it and have her way of given me hope to stay focused and let Justice prevailed.
She understands the mental health impact on me, and my loved ones and she was very prompt and would explain everything clearly to me. She is an amazing woman and a diligent one! VL
Solicitor named in this review: Claire Anderson
Was this review helpful? Yes
Experience
Very nice experience, will definitely recommend her again.
Unfortunately the case was close in uk. But one was open in Spain.
Solicitor named in this review: Claire Anderson
Was this review helpful? Yes
Great legal work and support
I was falsely accused of three charges by a woman whom was supposed to stay in my guestroom for a week when she was moving from New York to London. On the first night, she claimed her passport, wallet, money and valuables had been stolen (she later accused myself of stealing these) and for the first week she was according to her too sick to leave the guest room. When she refused to leave having overstayed her welcome for 4 weeks I called the Police to remove her from my flat, however, instead of waiting for the police to come she went to a police station and accused me of horrendous charges. She later also accused me of stealing designer clothes and other belongings worth thousands of pounds.
Solicitor named in this review: Claire Anderson
Was this review helpful? Yes
A genuine life-line
This was the first time we've ever needed legal help and considering how difficult our family situation was at the time, I'm not sure we would have got through it alone. Claire was a genuine -send - she dealt with our daughter with kindness and sensitivity and was completely on top of the situation at all times. She took an enormous burden off our shoulders and we knew we could trust her to deal with things as if we had done it ourselves. I find it very difficult to reliquish control, but I had absolute faith that Claire was going to look after our daughters best interests. I couldn't be more grateful or more impressed - if superheroes wore suits...!! The level of calm professionalism was so reassuring we are so very grateful to her.
Solicitor named in this review: Claire Anderson
Was this review helpful? Yes
Amazing service
I was facing some allegations due to some rumours that spread in my final year of college.
I had to have a police interview and instructed abv solicitors as I didn’t want to leave anything to chance, and I absolutely do not regret it.
Claire provided excellent service and kept me well informed and updated throughout the entire process, they made me feel at ease and confident I was going to be okay.
They had my case settled within a 2 month time frame, I cannot recommend them enough
Solicitor named in this review: Claire Anderson
Was this review helpful? Yes