Solicitor at Penny Raby & Co

Penny Raby

Solicitor - Solicitor

SRA ID: 173334

Penny has practised as a Family Lawyer since 1980. She was a partner with Armitage Sykes & Hinchcliffe in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, until 1994 when she moved back to her native Midlands to marry Mike Gordon. Penny Raby & Co. was set up in 1995 in Pershore, Worcestershire. She has appeared on television and radio on behalf of local and national Law Societies in Yorkshire and Worcestershire. She was the first Lady President of Worcestershire Law Society in 1995/96 and served a second term as President in 2003/04. She is currently Chair of the National Sole Practitioners’ Group for solicitors. She is a member of Resolution, the national family Lawyers’ Association, and has served as President of the West Yorkshire and Worcestershire committees. Penny enjoys reading and country walking and is a Church Warden at St. Mary’s Wick. She also enjoys performing the mini pantomime (Snow White & The Seven Small Business People and variations thereupon!) she devised with Mike Gordon, which they have toured internationally, for networking, charity, and family occasions.

Harmony House, 7-9 Church Street, WR10 1DT

Licensed for 1 years

Practice Areas

Family Law

4.8/5 55 Client Reviews 55
  • Family Law 100%
55 Client Reviews

4.8/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    51
  • Very Good
    1
  • Average
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  • Poor
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  • Awful
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Verified Anonymous Added 2 months ago Report to admin
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February 14, 2024 20240214192600

Excellent Service

5

I have clicked all of the descriptors in the review boxes below.

In every aspect of the service I received from Penny Raby and Co. this company excelled.

I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone who needs advice on divorce and family law.

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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 21 February, 2024

Thanks for taking time to review Anonymous. Any narrative which includes “excelled” is very welcome! And permits me to mention our 20 years Lexcel Quality award this year. Penny Raby & Co. being the first sole practitioner family lawyer to achieve Lexcel status way back in 2004. WOW!!

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Janine Williams
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December 12, 2023 20231212094220

When Only The Best Will Do

5

Penny came highly recommended from a Barrister friend of my Daughter. From the day I met her I knew she was going to be on my side, helping alleviate the stress that Divorce brings with a kind, approachable, friendly but professional manner.

She was always honest, explained the process and never wavered from her initial goal. Having her Husband Mike Gordon within the practice was another benefit, everything kept in house helping communication flow.

My personal experience was never going to be easy, she was up against a difficult and challenging situation. She never lost focus, always working towards the end result which is what truly counts. Penny and her team delivered a Divorce settlement that was everything she promised from day one, she is not only tenacious but relentless in protecting her client.

I highly recommend the practise as they work together as one, fully supportive in their dedication to allow you the Client to feel they have your back. I was told she was the best, I was not disappointed.

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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 21 February, 2024

Christmas come early .. many thanks Janine!! Simply The Best!!

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William
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December 06, 2023 20231206220515

Divorce

5

Absolutely fantastic team of professional lawyers, after being let down time after time by HCB solicitors I got recommended Penny and her team enough. They mad my divorce quick and smooth talked me through everything kept me informed and I would definitely use them again.

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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 21 February, 2024

The transition from previous solicitors is often a challenge (and worry) for our new client. Happily #TEAMPenny #gotthisdone. Thank you for kind words William.

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Angie
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December 03, 2023 20231203215806

In safe hands

5

In a time when you need help guidance and support, Penny and her team are there every step of the way. From the first meeting I felt in safe hands with my personal circumstances taken into consideration. During an emotional time Penny showed kindness and caring while navigating the best possible result she could for me and my family. Even with challenges that arose along the journey Penny and Mike reassured and negotiated with professionalism. I would recommend them to anyone.

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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 21 February, 2024

Another mention for teamwork. With an average of 22 years working together .. we’re bound to have a tee-shirt that fits each new client. Thanks for taking time Angie

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Christopher Newman
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November 30, 2023 20231130185157

Protracted Divorce!

5

Penny Raby &Co were thoroughly professional , caring and knowledgeable at every stage of my case
The whole team are superb

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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 21 February, 2024

The whole team are superb. I hear a theme developing here ;o)) Thanks Christopher .. #gowell

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Anonymous
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November 03, 2023 20231103120431

Evaluation of performance

5

I thoroughly enjoyed using Penny Raby and Co and would certainly use them again in the future.
The only slight disappointment was that on occasion ,the correspondence had to be corrected and the mistakes were repeated more than once.
Also,I did feel that I had to chase up a response and repeated phone calls were needed to obtain the relevant information.

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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 21 February, 2024

We do hope you won’t need our services again! Thanks for kind words Anonymous!

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Paul Hogan
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September 15, 2023 20230915113718

Divorce is never easy.

4

I was recommended to Penny Raby & Co by a friend who had gone through a fairly acrimonious divorce. He said they were not cheap but they got him a much better settlement than he expected.
My own circumstances were somewhat different but I believe in the old adage, "you get what you pay for" and so I instructed Penny and Mike Raby to act on my behalf. They were very professional throughout and in the end we didn't have to go to court as an amicable settlement was reach between both parties

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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 27 September, 2023

Thanks for this review Paul .. and indeed kudos to both parties for your hard work behind the scenes to achieve the desired .. and economic result. Penny just made sure that the neccessary legal admin was presented to Court on a Paperwork only basis. #gowell

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Jocelyn
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April 12, 2023 20230412124624

Excellent advice and service

5

I was having to deal with an awkward and stressful divorce case and upon the advice of a close friend I was encouraged to change my solicitors, which I did and switched to Penny Raby & Co....and I am so pleased that I did. Penny Raby & Co have a great team and took much of the legal burden off my shoulders and guided me through the process. The eventual outcome was as good as I could have hoped for, much of this due to Penny's experience, guidance, and the way in which she handled the case.

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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 24 May, 2023

Thanks everso for this commentary Jocelyn .. and delighted to see you at the office this week! Girls are so grateful for your visit bearing gifts. Penny's Patience and attention to detail kept this case on track .. and your trust in her and the Process .. was critical to achieving the result. Well done!

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Louise
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March 09, 2023 20230309143950

Brilliant advice .. very personable

5

I had complete faith in the entire divorce process guided by Penny. An absolute professional who knows her stuff and supported me brilliantly at a difficult time. I highly recommend

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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 24 May, 2023

Thanks for taking time Louise. You describe Penny as professional .. approachable .. sensible .. and tenacious. And great value for money! Simples!!

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Jet
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January 28, 2023 20230128224016

A swift help

5

Penny helped me sort out a sticky divorce,
She acted very swiftly and things were sorted in no time,
Very pleased with the knowledge and speed things were dealt with,
Would definitely recommend,
Very pleased with the service I received
Thankyou

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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 13 February, 2023

Thank you Jet for taking time to record your thanks. Hopefully a great start to 2023!!

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Paul
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Paul

5

Professional, dedicated and knowledgeable, I cannot recommend Penny, Mike and the team highly enough.

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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 28 July, 2022

Thanks for taking time to write Paul. #GoWell

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Amanda
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Amanda

5

Very happy with all that Penny & Mike did for me - have recommended to friends of friends who have also used Penny for their legal work & they were really pleased also.

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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 28 July, 2022

Thank you Amanda .. hope you've had many happy days since 2017. Coffee and cake (and our 3 cani-legals) always available at Harmony House! We're delighted to be backing an SRA (Solicitors' Regulation Authority) initiative to reveal genuine client feeback and testimonials.

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Carly
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Carly

1

Would not recommend I was ill advised and lost thousands of pounds of money

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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 09 July, 2022

Hola Carly! We were obviously aware of the issues which led to an impasse on this matter handled in mid-2019. We trust in any event they are now resolved to your satisfaction. #GoWell

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Lucy
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Lucy

5

Excellent support from Penny and staff , can highly recommend ..

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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 09 July, 2022

Thank you for your feedback Lucy! It's appreciated.

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eric
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eric

5

I can't rate this lady or her team highly enough.

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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 27 July, 2022

Thank you for taking time to write Eric. #GoWell

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About Penny Raby

Penny has practised as a Family Lawyer since 1980. She was a partner with Armitage Sykes & Hinchcliffe in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, until 1994 when she moved back to her native Midlands to marry Mike Gordon. Penny Raby & Co. was set up in 1995 in Pershore, Worcestershire. She has appeared on television and radio on behalf of local and national Law Societies in Yorkshire and Worcestershire. She was the first Lady President of Worcestershire Law Society in 1995/96 and served a second term as President in 2003/04. She is currently Chair of the National Sole Practitioners’ Group for solicitors. She is a member of Resolution, the national family Lawyers’ Association, and has served as President of the West Yorkshire and Worcestershire committees. Penny enjoys reading and country walking and is a Church Warden at St. Mary’s Wick. She also enjoys performing the mini pantomime (Snow White & The Seven Small Business People and variations thereupon!) she devised with Mike Gordon, which they have toured internationally, for networking, charity, and family occasions.

Languages Spoken: English

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Penny Raby & Co

Harmony House

7-9 Church Street

WR10 1DT



Phone 01386 555 114

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