Welcome to AGH Solicitors

Award Winning Immigration Lawyers

Expert personal and business immigration services for the UK — from spouse visas and citizenship to sponsor licences and skilled worker routes.

ABOUT MLC

Expert pathway for yourUK immigration advice

MLC Immigration Lawyers Ltd is a UK Government regulated (OISC) firm serving clients across the UK and worldwide — providing professional immigration advice for businesses and individuals alike.

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OUR SERVICES

Trusted immigration servicesfor individuals & businesses

From personal visa routes to employer sponsorship and business immigration — our OISC-regulated team provides clear, practical advice at every stage.

Immigration

Nationality & Immigration Lawyers Bolton - AGH Solicitors AGH Solicitors are expert lawyers for immigration services in the Bolton area. Dealing with all types of nationality and Immigration law including asylum seekers. Our legal services for immigration are always privately funded. Human Rights Applications Spouse Visit & Student Visa Appeals Immigration Appeals, Tribunals and Hearings Nationality and Immigration Applications Overseas Embassies File Submission Preparation Points-based System Applications AGH Solicitors specialise in preparing applications for spouses and visitors who wish to come to the UK either to join their loved ones or simply visit the country. We also provide an appeals service whereby our dedicated team of immigration lawyers investigate the refusal notices issued and provide representation at Immigration courts in the UK. Click this link for a general guide to our immigration services and fees . Request a FREE Consultation online or call 01204 364433

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Family Law

Family Law Solicitors Family disputes are personal and emotionally demanding. Whether you are separating, making arrangements for children, or resolving finances after divorce, sensitive and clear legal advice helps you move forward with confidence. Our family solicitors focus on practical outcomes that protect your interests and, where children are involved, prioritise their welfare. How We Can Help Divorce and civil partnership dissolution Financial settlements and consent orders Child arrangements and parental responsibility Domestic abuse injunctions and protection orders Cohabitation and separation agreements Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements Mediation support and court representation Children and Parenting Arrangements We help parents resolve disputes about where a child lives, how time is spent, and key decisions about education and welfare — aiming for workable arrangements and escalating to court only where necessary. Finances on Separation We advise on disclosure, negotiation, and fair division of assets, pensions, and income. Where agreement cannot be reached, we represent you in financial remedy proceedings. Speak to Our Team If you need family law advice, contact us for a confidential discussion. We will explain your options clearly and help you decide the best next step.

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Criminal Law

Criminal Defence Solicitors Being investigated or charged with a criminal offence is stressful and can have lasting consequences for your liberty, reputation, and future. Early specialist advice is essential to protect your rights from the outset. Our criminal defence solicitors provide discreet, robust representation at every stage — from police station interviews through to court proceedings and appeals. How We Can Help Police station advice and representation Magistrates’ and Crown Court defence Assault, theft, fraud, and drug offences Motoring and regulatory prosecutions Bail applications and remand hearings Sentencing advocacy and mitigation Appeals against conviction or sentence Police Station Representation What you say in interview can shape the entire case. We advise you before and during questioning, challenge improper procedure, and help you make informed decisions under pressure. Court Proceedings We prepare your defence thoroughly, test the prosecution case, and present mitigation where appropriate. Our focus is protecting your position while pursuing the best achievable outcome. Speak to Our Team If you have been contacted by the police or face criminal proceedings, contact us immediately. Prompt advice can make a critical difference to your case.

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OUR TEAM

Meet all our amazingimmigration lawyers

20+ years

Ajmal Hussain

Director & Senior immigration advisor

Ajmal Hussain is the Director and Senior Immigration Advisor at AGH Solicitors. With more than 20 years’ experience in UK immigration law, Ajmal Hussain provides clear, practical advice and representation across visas, settlement, nationality, human rights and complex casework.

As an OISC-regulated immigration adviser, Ajmal Hussain 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, Ajmal Hussain and the team at AGH Solicitors will guide you from first instruction through to completion.

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DEREK GRADWELL

PARTNER - Bolton Law Society President 2019-2020

I qualified as a solicitor in February 1999 after studying for a Bachelor of Laws degree and a Master of Laws degree in International and Commercial Law at the University of Sheffield. Since qualifying as a Solicitor as well as working in various private practices throughout the North West, I have also worked as an in house solicitor for a building society and worked for a major firm of Licensed Conveyancers.

I am one of the founding partners of AG Solicitors the predecessor practice of AGH Solicitors when the practice was set up in May 2002.

Since qualification, I have dealt with a wide variety of matters including Crime, Civil litigation, Data Protection and Intellectual Property. I currently deal with both Residential and Commercial Conveyancing, Powers of Attorney, Wills and Probate.

Outside of the work environment I am a keen fell walker having achieved the lofty ambition of climbing every Wainwright peak in the Lake District before I turned 30. I have an active interest in local politics and was a councillor on both Bolton and Westhoughton Council’s for 8 years representing my home town of Westhoughton. I was previously President of Bolton Law Society.

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SHAMIN AKHTAR

Senior Solicitor

I joined AGH Solicitors in August 2005 and qualified as a Solicitor in January 2008.I am a Senior Solicitor in the Immigration Department and have vast experience in all aspects of Immigration work. I have a very keen following in all areas of Immigration work.

I have an in-depth knowledge of the Rules with a special regard for family matters especially concerning children under the age of 16. I also deal with residential conveyancing with particular emphasis in Islamic Mortgages.

I adopt a very vigorous and methodical approach in all aspects of my work and have a keen eye for detail. I have a very high track record of successful Immigration cases. I am a recognised member of the community and can fluently converse in four languages namely English, Punjabi, Hindi and Kashmiri. In my spare time I enjoy spending quality time with my family in addition to reading and researching.

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RAHILA RAFIQ

Senior Solicitor

I am a qualified Solicitor with a Degree in Psychology and a Post-graduate Diploma in Law. I joined the Firm in August 2004 and deal with all types of residential property transactions, including Buying, Selling and Re-mortgaging. I also have vast experience in dealing with Buy to Let Mortgages, Transfers of Equity, Equity Release, Islamic Mortgages and Bridging Loans.

I am a peoples’ person and thoroughly enjoy meeting my clients. The home buying process can be incredibly stressful, so by meeting clients and discussing their aims, needs and aspirations, I am able to provide a tailored service to suit each clients’ individual needs.

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TESTIMONIALS

What our happy clientssay about our service

5.0

AGH Solicitors guided us through our spouse visa application from start to finish. They explained every step clearly, kept us updated throughout, and our visa was approved without any issues. Highly professional, responsive and genuinely caring — we would recommend AGH Solicitors to anyone.

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Sarah Mitchell

14 January 2026

5.0

AGH Solicitors was a beacon of hope for my wife and me when my immigration process became too difficult for us to handle. Not only did they meticulously help us through every step of the process, their professionalism, patience and follow ups offered emotional support to both my wife and me. We are eternally grateful for their service and recommend AGH Solicitors without reservation.

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Manuel Escamilla

3 August 2024

5.0

I am writing to thank AGH Solicitors for their services as I found them excellent with my wife's Further Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain and British Citizenship. I found them easy to contact if I had any questions or worries and their rates were very reasonable. I will be very happy to recommend AGH Solicitors to anyone who asks.

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M Jenkins

21 September 2024

5.0

AGH Solicitors was a great help when it came to renewing my residency permit. They kept me up to date with everything that was going on and any correspondence with the Home Office. The service I received was great and much appreciated and their constant communication with me made me feel at ease. I will definitely be using AGH Solicitors again when I have to renew my visa.

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S.C.

8 January 2025

5.0

The school were put in touch with AGH Solicitors to help with the process involved in granting a Tier 2 (General) sponsorship for a member of staff. I cannot recommend them more highly in their approach. They were extremely professional, calm and patient! They went out of their way to explain the process step by step.

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Sarah P, HR Manager

19 March 2025

5.0

We were lucky to have found AGH Solicitors. The team was very helpful with our immigration process and their efforts and professionalism helped us achieve our most important goal, which was being together and building a future as a family. We always felt they were at our side every step of the way.

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Rob and Quita B

2 May 2025

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