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How FBC Manby Bowdler (Midlands) Limited Compares

Value for money

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This firm - 95%
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of FBC Manby Bowdler (Midlands) Limited on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using FBC Manby Bowdler (Midlands) Limited. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 0%
Overpriced 0%
About Right 100%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 99%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used FBC Manby Bowdler (Midlands) Limited and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how FBC Manby Bowdler (Midlands) Limited performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 99%
No 1%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 99%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used FBC Manby Bowdler (Midlands) Limited and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how FBC Manby Bowdler (Midlands) Limited compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 99%
No 1%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that FBC Manby Bowdler (Midlands) Limited offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    2084
  • Very Good

    134
  • Average

    15
  • Poor

    2
  • Awful

    10

Overall experience

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

Matter Type:

Family law

Anonymous

July 25, 2025

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Family

Chloe was always profesional, clear and concise yet supportive during difficult conversations.

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Susan

Matter Type:

Wills

Susan

July 07, 2025

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Wills, Trusts and Probate

Jessica Johnson and the team at FBC Manby Bowdler earned my appreciation for their professional and kind communication.

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James

Matter Type:

Wills

James

July 02, 2025

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Wills, Trusts and Probate

From start to finish Jessica provided an excellent service. She listened to my concerns, provided timely communications that was clear and which explains everything clearly. The cost of the work was much lower than other Solicitors I contacted.

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Siuna  Reid

Matter Type:

Corporate Law

Siuna Reid

June 20, 2025

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Other

David Preece is an exceptionally gifted solicitor. But most importantly, he is compassionate. I will never forget his kindness in challenging circumstances.

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Peter Plant

Matter Type:

Corporate Law

Peter Plant

June 13, 2025

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Business / Commercial

Fantastic service again. I am a chartered accountant and having worked with many solicitors over the years, David Preece is the only solicitor I would recommend to clients, he is excellent every time whereas with others it depends what they have on their desk at the time. His supporting staff follow his good lead and are equally brilliant.

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Linda

Matter Type:

Family law

Linda

June 10, 2025

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Family

Anne was very helpful & professional with my matter and brought matters to a satisfactory conclusion despite a very difficult and at times very stressful situation. Really appreciative of her help & advise.

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Aaron

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

Aaron

June 10, 2025

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Business / Commercial

Fantastic service, speedy and very helpful at all times.

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CatrinJane

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Residential Conveyancing

CatrinJane

June 09, 2025

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Residential Property / Conveyancing

I was very satisfied with the service I received during the transfer of my late sister’s property to my brother.

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V. Dombrov

Matter Type:

Family law

V. Dombrov

June 09, 2025

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Other

I felt safe, understood and supported from the first conversation until the last moment of my divorce process. Thank you so much, Elizabeth, for your help and for your patience!

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Mr DE

Matter Type:

Wills

Mr DE

April 24, 2025

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Wills, Trusts and Probate

Jessica Johnson at the Telford office was very helpful with our wills. She explained the multiple scenarios very clearly with good follow up and communication by email. Many thanks for such a professional service.

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Helen

Helen

January 16, 2025

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Helen

Really impressed with the service I recieved. Emma was helpful throughout and explained all my options. I would highly recommend her.

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leigh

leigh

January 13, 2025

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leigh

Have used FBC Manby Bowdler Solicitors for many years and for a variety of projects (lease negotiations, company formulations, property extraction, company sale). I have always found them to be extremely professional and both David Preece and Stephen Burke (as well as the rest of the team) to always go above and beyond. I would be very happy to recommended this firm to any potential new clients.

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Thomas

Thomas

January 10, 2025

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Thomas

Our family business used the services of FBC Manby Bowdler in 2024. We were impressed with the professional and detailed legal service supplied, which was not cheap, but worth every penny for the reassurance and peace of mind the business had covered all angles.
Very confident in their ability.

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Natasha

Natasha

July 30, 2025

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Natasha

Extremely professional law firm. They provide clarity and are very transparent with the fees from the outset. I had the pleasure of dealing with Suzanne Tucker she provides unparalleled legal advice. She leaves no stone unturned. Highly recommended. Stewart Harris assisted with procedural and compliance and is very helpful, friendly and prompt and provides a high quality customer experience. Overall a top notch legal firm. Nothing less than 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Mark

Matter Type:

Family law

Mark

July 26, 2025

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Mark

Stacey and Oliver are a credit to the company they were so helpful and understanding about my case. I'm so grateful for there professionalism and guiding me through the process step by step. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone 🙏

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Our specialist lawyers, working from offices in Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Telford, Church Stretton, Bridgnorth, Redditch and Knowle provide expert legal advice covering a full range of personal and business services. Our aim is always to uncomplicate the legal process for our customers, making every stage as transparent as possible so you understand at all times what is going on in relation to your case. We pride ourselves on putting the customer’s needs at the heart of what we do which is why we launched our Client Charter - to demonstrate our commitment to providing a stellar customer service. Read more about the comprehensive range of award winning personal and business legal advice we offer, plus understand more about the specialist legal services we offer to different sectors, using the related services links below.

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