Penny Raby

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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.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 173334

  • Based in Pershore, Worcestershire
  • Licensed for 3 years

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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.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 173334

  • Based in Pershore, Worcestershire
  • Licensed for 3 years

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  • Penny Raby & Co

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Monday 08:30–17:00
Tuesday 08:30–17:00
Wednesday 08:30–17:00
Thursday 08:30–17:00
Friday 08:30–12:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

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

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Exceptional Support During the Most Difficult Time of My Life

I cannot recommend Penny at Raby & Co highly enough. From our very first meeting, she demonstrated exceptional professionalism, compassion, and expertise. My case was incredibly stressful, and Penny guided me through every stage with patience, understanding, and genuine care. Throughout the process, I was extremely emotional, and there were times when I struggled to cope with the stress and uncertainty. Despite my emotional outbursts, Penny never once made me feel judged or rushed. She treated me with remarkable patience, kindness, and empathy, always taking the time to listen, reassure me, and help me regain perspective. Her calm and compassionate approach made an enormous difference during one of the most difficult periods of my life. Her knowledge of family law is outstanding, and she always explained my options clearly, ensuring I understood every step of the process. I never felt like just another client—she genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome for me and my children. What truly sets Penny apart is not only her legal expertise but also her humanity. She combines professionalism with warmth, integrity, and unwavering support, making you feel that you are in the safest possible hands. I am incredibly grateful to Penny and everyone at Raby & Co for their dedication and support. If you are looking for a family lawyer who is highly skilled, compassionate, and truly committed to her clients, I would recommend Penny without hesitation. She has made an immeasurable difference to my life, and I will always be thankful for everything she has done for me.

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Anna, thank you so much for your wonderful review. We all work hard to help our clients reach the next and better stage in their lives, through a legal system which is not always helpful , and it is heart warming to be appreciated . Thank you again . Penny, Sharon & Trish

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Great for family matter, not so much for finances

Penny Raby was heavily involved in the childrens proceedings, and as such, we had a good result. Unfortunately, when we moved to the financial proceedings where the majority of the work was undertaken by other team members, I found the service slipped and I had to chase multiple times for any responses or action to be taken. The result of the financial proceedings was less than satisfactory. Overall, I would not use them again.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you were happy with the support Penny provided during the children proceedings and that a positive outcome was achieved in that aspect of your case. We are, however, sorry to learn that you felt our service fell short during the financial proceedings. We understand how frustrating it can be when you feel you have had to chase for updates, and we appreciate you bringing your experience to our attention. Financial remedy proceedings are often complex, and the legal framework and specific circumstances of each case can significantly influence the outcome. While we always strive to achieve our clients' desired results, unfortunately this is not always possible given the facts of the case. We genuinely appreciate your feedback, as it helps us to reflect on and improve the service we provide. We wish you all the very best for the future.

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Richard

Family Law

Divorce after 28 years of marriage

From the very start of discussion's with Penny's team I was assured that this would be a fair settlement without greed and my sons would see this and that's what happened although this did take a while due to the unprofessional behaviour of the other solicitor involved.All I can say is that it's essential that you use a solicitor that considers the needs of the family and listen to your solicitor and their team I would recommend Penny Raby co to anyone who has to go through this sad experience Thank you

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Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was a privilege to support you during what we understand can be a challenging and emotional time. Our aim is always to provide clear advice, compassionate guidance, and strong representation, and we’re pleased to hear that you felt supported throughout the process. Should you ever need assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Wishing you all the very best moving forward.

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Steve Wright

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Family Law

Clear information

I was initially very anxious about having to engage a solicitor for the financial settlement after divorce but having a meeting with Penny settled my nerves. I met her in a cosy environment not a panelled headmistress type office and discussed my situation. After that a couple of Zoom calls and some paperwork to be filled in she guided me through the process. Happily all resolved now and at a very reasonable price.

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Thank you sincerely for your generous feedback. We’re very grateful that you took the time to share your experience with us. We understand that family law matters can be particularly sensitive, so it’s important to us that our clients feel supported, informed, and confident at every stage. It’s reassuring to know that our approach made a positive difference for you. Your comments are greatly appreciated and will be shared with the team. Thank you again for placing your trust in us, and please feel free to reach out if we can assist you in the future. Wishing you continued success and all the best ahead.

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Private relaxing company

Easy to discuss problems in a quiet pleasant surroundings. Advice and clear to understand. Questions ansewed .stright talking.

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Thank you for your kind review — we really appreciate your feedback. We’re pleased we could support you during this time and that you felt well looked after. If you need any assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Wishing you all the best moving forward.

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Paul

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

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Thanks for taking time to write Paul. #GoWell

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Amanda

Family Law

Amanda

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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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

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

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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

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

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

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eric

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

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Thank you for taking time to write Eric. #GoWell

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