Anita Boardman
Solicitor
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Managing Director
SRA ID: 342950
Anita became Managing Director at AFG LAW in 2016 and is Head of the Private Client Department.
Since taking over the running of the firm, Anita’s role has changed significantly. Although still head of our Private Client Department, her role is also leading AFG LAW as the firm continues to embark upon its ambitious growth strategy.
Since 2016 under Anita’s leadership the firm has grown to double it’s previous size in both staff and turnover. New departments, processes and personnel have been introduced to improve efficiencies and Anita remains active in HR, operating an open-door policy for anyone who needs her.
Anita started her career with AFG LAW at the age of 19 as a junior secretary. She qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 1993 and specialised in residential conveyancing. One of Anita’s goals in life was always to become a Solicitor and, with the encouragement and support from the partners at AFG LAW, took the Legal Executive route and qualified as a solicitor in 2003.
She was made a partner in the Property and Private Client Department in 2006. Anita specialised in residential conveyancing for 20 years and has built a successful Private Client Department over the past 15 years, where she still works as a Solicitor supported by specialist staff dealing with Wills, Probate, Lasting Power of Attorney, Court of Protection applications and long term social and health care for clients.
Anita was pivotal in AFG LAW becoming a dementia friendly firm and we continue to take part in charity events to raise funds for various dementia charities.
Anita is the firm’s compliance officers for legal practice (COLP) and compliance officer for finance and administration (COFA).
Outside of work, Anita loves fashion and one day she would like her own fashion brand. She also loves to travel and regularly adds places to her bucket list when others tell her of interesting places they have visited, so her list is getting longer not shorter!
First Floor, Regent House, Folds Point, Folds Road, BL1 2RZ
Licensed for 21 years
Practice Areas
Housing & Property, Wills, Trusts & Probate
Great service -as normal
We have used Anita and AFG law since 1997, 3 houses bought and sold with no problems.
We are currently in the process of sorting our Wills with Anita and AFG Law and nothing is too much trouble.
Thoroughly recommend and we wouldn’t use any other Law service.
We also had fantastic service from Hamza who was very easy to communicate with and gave a great service.
Lawyer named in this review: Anita Boardman
A representative from Afg Law Limited responded to this review on 16 July, 2025
Hi Julie, thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review for Anita, Hamza and the team. They will be delighted to hear how happy you were with the service provided . Thanks again!
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My mother's Probate, my Will, Lasting Power of Attorney for myself
Did everything in an efficient way. Outcome was what I desired.
Lawyer named in this review: Anita Boardman
A representative from Afg Law Limited responded to this review on 16 July, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Complicated Probate
Probates are a difficult process to have to go through when grieving. Anita Boardman and her staff were compassionate, knowledgeable, efficient and helpful throughout the complicated process which involved another country. I cannot express how much care and support was given to me and the legalities were explained so simply so that I understood what had to be done and why. The fees were fixed which alleviated the stress of a big bill situation. AFG Law is a firm that I would and have used since the probate completion and recommend to others.
Lawyer named in this review: Anita Boardman
A representative from Afg Law Limited responded to this review on 16 July, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Probate
2 home visits, very professional and knowledgeable. Very pleased about procedure and costs.
Lawyer named in this review: Anita Boardman
A representative from Afg Law Limited responded to this review on 16 July, 2025
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Wills & LPOA
My husband & I finally got around to sorting our wills and LPOA we were both clear on which law firm we chose AFG , from previous experience we were confident in the knowledge we would receive first class & professional service we even chose our preferred solicitor Anita Boardman , we have had several meetings with Anita over the past few months , every meeting we have been made welcome , with both wills & LPOA everything has been explained clearly , professional and in easy terms Anita has made sure on each occasion we have not left the office until we were fully happy & satisfied with everything that has been explained to us . We would not hesitate to recommend AFG to family & friends .
Lawyer named in this review: Anita Boardman
A representative from Afg Law Limited responded to this review on 16 July, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Probate and house sale
I would highly recommend Anita Boardman and Hamza Akhtar in dealing with both Probate matters and house sale. I first came into contact with Anita as my Mum had chosen AFG Law to do her Will and when she unfortunately passed away, I made contact with them. Anita was extremely empathetic, giving me clear and concise insight into the Probate process which was dealt with to a highly professional standard. AFG Law also dealt with the Probate house sale. Through no fault of their own it was quite a lengthy process but Hamza kept in regular contact with me mostly by email and telephone as I don't live in Bolton. I was alerted immediately when problems arose and this was discussed in a professional manner. Both Anita and Hamza explained the options fully and made me aware of any potential extra costs which were agreed before proceeding. When I had to attend for signature of documents, again this was explained fully and clearly with the opportunity to ask any questions I had.
I would definitely recommend AFG Law. Mum had chosen them previously and she definitely chose right! I can't thank Anita and Hamza enough (and everyone working in the background). They made this emotional process easy.
Lawyer named in this review: Anita Boardman
A representative from Afg Law Limited responded to this review on 16 July, 2025
Hi Julie, thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review for Anita, Hamza and the team. They will be delighted to hear how happy you were with the service provided . Thanks again!
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Friendly & efficient service
On visiting AFG Law I found the service very friendly and easy going. The advice I was given was easy to understand. I felt very at ease and would definitely use AFG again.
Lawyer named in this review: Anita Boardman
A representative from Afg Law Limited responded to this review on 23 May, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Purchase of first home
I worked with Anita in the recent purchase of my first home. Anita was absolutely brilliant; she kept in regular contact to update me and was always available to answer any questions I had. Anita made the whole process easy and as stress free as it could possibly be. Thank you so much!
Lawyer named in this review: Anita Boardman
A representative from Afg Law Limited responded to this review on 26 February, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Probate
Excellent efficiency undertaking my fathers probate. Probate was complex in respect to IHT implications and involvement of several trusts - handled matter with knowledge and understanding of such complex areas to result in a speedy resolution whilst having exceptional client care to reassure and achieve a positive outcome.
Lawyer named in this review: Anita Boardman
A representative from Afg Law Limited responded to this review on 25 February, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Sale of a residential property.
We have used AFG Law several times for house conveyancing and sought legal advice with regards a family trust matter. Anita and her team are very professional, efficient and amazingly supportive when things get tough as has happened to us. Communication with all team members is clear, precise and done when promised. Anita is reassuring but professional at all times, we felt she provided a very personal service, her advice and guidance eased a very stressful process created by others. Thank you to Anita and team.
Lawyer named in this review: Anita Boardman
A representative from Afg Law Limited responded to this review on 04 February, 2025
Hi Maureen, thank you for leaving us such a fantastic review. We truly appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future. Thanks again!
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