Business Details
12 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Solutions in Birmingham
FBC Manby Bowdler Limited is a full-service law firm serving clients across the West Midlands, Shropshire, and Worcestershire. Established in 2014, the firm combines decades of legal expertise with a client-centric approach, prioritizing transparency and clear communication. Our team of specialists delivers strategic advice for both personal and business legal matters, ensuring clients understand processes and costs. Accredited by ISO9001:2015 and Lexcel, we are annually recognized in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK. With sector-specific knowledge in education, healthcare, manufacturing, and veterinary practices, we provide tailored solutions for complex legal challenges.Our commitment to excellence extends to charity law, employment disputes, medical negligence, and property litigation. Clients benefit from our membership in Hub.Legal, a network of 80 regional law firms offering expanded services. We maintain offices in Birmingham, Bridgnorth, Church Stretton, and other key locations, ensuring accessible support. Testimonials highlight our efficiency, responsiveness, and ability to secure favorable outcomes under stressful circumstances. As a regulated entity under the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethical practice.
Services
Employment Law
Medical Negligence
Probate Services
Commercial Litigation
Charity Law
Property Litigation
Wills & Estates
Business Transfers
Regulatory Compliance
Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 10 years of experience in regional legal services with ISO-accredited quality standards
- Our team includes Legal 500 and Chambers UK-recognized specialists in multiple practice areas
- We provide transparent pricing and clear communication throughout all legal processes
- We combine sector-specific knowledge in education, healthcare, and manufacturing with legal expertise
- We operate a network of 80 regional law firms through Hub.Legal for expanded service delivery
Associations and certifications
- ISO9001:2015
- Lexcel
- LawNet Mark of Excellence
What people say
Swift and professional advice
Fantastic service
Efficient and user-friendly
Secured exact outcome
Excellent service
Services
Employment Law
Our employment law specialists provide strategic advice for employers and employees across the West Midlands. We handle disputes, redundancy settlements, and unfair dismissal claims with practical solutions. Clients benefit from our sector-specific knowledge in education and healthcare sectors while maintaining compliance with current employment regulations.
Medical Negligence
We represent clients in medical negligence cases involving misdiagnosis, treatment errors, and birth injuries. Our team secures compensation for pain conditions and functional neurological disorders while navigating complex inquest procedures. We maintain strong relationships with medical experts to build robust cases for our clients.
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation team handles contractual disputes, debt recovery, and property litigation for businesses of all sizes. We specialize in defending unfair dismissal claims and advising on restrictive covenants while maintaining cost-effective solutions for regional and national clients.
Charity Law
We advise charities on governance, trustee responsibilities, and constitutional amendments across Shropshire and Worcestershire. Our services include updating governing documents, handling Charity Commission applications, and providing sector-specific legal guidance for education and healthcare charities.
Probate Services
We guide clients through probate processes, will creation, and lasting powers of attorney in Birmingham and surrounding areas. Our team handles complex estate administration, trust management, and inheritance tax planning while maintaining clear communication throughout the process.
People
Stuart Rea
Consultant
Charity law specialist with extensive experience advising trustees and not-for-profit organizations. Recognized in Legal 500 for expertise in governance documents and regulatory compliance. Handles complex charity transfers and constitutional amendments.
Adam Davies
Associate
Commercial litigation lawyer based in Shrewsbury. Specializes in contractual disputes and debt recovery for regional businesses. Provides practical legal solutions while maintaining cost-effective representation for SME clients.
Elizabeth Harris-Clark
Solicitor
Family law expert known for compassionate representation in child custody and divorce cases. Recognized for achieving favorable outcomes in high-stress family law matters across the West Midlands.
Graham Fuller
Wills Specialist
Estate planning expert with focus on will creation and probate services. Provides clear guidance on inheritance tax planning and lasting powers of attorney while maintaining client-focused service.
Andrew Wynne
Senior Partner
Leading corporate lawyer with oversight of firm strategy and operations. Specializes in business transfers and commercial agreements while maintaining firm-wide quality standards through ISO accreditation.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in employment law, medical negligence, commercial litigation, charity law, and probate services across the West Midlands.
Are your legal fees transparent?
Yes, we provide clear cost breakdowns and timeframes for all services, ensuring no hidden fees throughout the legal process.
Do you handle charity regulatory matters?
Our specialist team advises on Charity Commission applications, constitutional amendments, and trustee responsibilities for not-for-profit organizations.
Can you assist with business transfers?
Yes, we provide comprehensive support for business acquisitions and sales, including employee ownership trusts and commercial agreements.
How do you handle medical negligence claims?
We investigate clinical errors, gather expert evidence, and pursue compensation for misdiagnosis, treatment failures, and birth injuries across regional hospitals.
Reviews (5)
Paul Ashton
Sep 20, 2021
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Great service, very professional .. my case was won and had the opportunity working with Sharaz Khan who offered great service and was very professional in all areas - will use this company again .. thanks
Dave
Jun 16, 2020
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Recently used this company for the purchase of some agricultural land and a small fishing pool and was very pleased with the service. Megan dealt with our case and everything was explained in detail and any questions I asked were answered fully and promptly. The whole process went through fairly quickly, even though it was during the middle of Covid. We received a very detailed and in depth folder full of information on the purchase. Costs were explained beforehand and were pretty much bang on target when the final bill arrived. The whole experience went much better than the purchase of our house
John C.
May 13, 2020
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FBC Manby Bowdler is the go to place if you want something doing efficiently and in a timely manner, of course you always get the odd bad review but it's not always the Solicitor here but the other sides Solicitors holding things up. Try them, you won't be disappointed.
Matthew Parker
Jun 22, 2018
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So good I've used them twice. I have instructed Manby Bowdler in two personal injury claims and have found them to be fantastic to deal with in both separate cases. Communication was always up to date with ongoing litigation and they were always accessible - if I had any queries I could always just send an email or pick up the phone and any questions were always answered promptly and clearly - I always felt 'in the loop'. I guess it is also worth mentioning that Manby Bowdler also secured me desirable outcomes that were beyond my expectations. It's a shame it's unlikely I will have need to use
Stephen Luckett
Sep 27, 2017
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I had FBC Manby Bowdler help me create a will for my wife and I. I found their service excellent, they were both friendly and professional. They were also very reasonably priced for the service we got and I could not speak highly enough of the staff and how welcome they made us feel In the office. Overall I would highly recommend using FBC and will certainly be using them again in the future.
