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FBC Manby Bowdler (Midlands) Limited

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Five St Philips Place, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2PW

0800 111 6144

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Five St Philips Place, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2PW

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4.8
Excellent
26 Reviews
93%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
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95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Description

Our specialist lawyers, working from offices in Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Telford, Church Stretton, Bridgnorth, Redditch, Knowle, Halesowen and Blackheath, provide expert legal advice covering a comprehensive 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.

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Local 1 / 18
National 95 / 11,165
4.9
Excellent
2,462 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
13% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
18% above
national average
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Description

Our specialist lawyers, working from offices in Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Telford, Church Stretton, Bridgnorth, Redditch, Knowle, Halesowen and Blackheath, provide expert legal advice covering a comprehensive 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.

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Meet the team of FBC Manby Bowdler (Midlands) Limited

Simrun Bains

Simrun Bains

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Vicky Khandker

Vicky Khandker

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Chris Recker

Chris Recker

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Will Hakem

Will Hakem

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Tracy Lake

Tracy Lake

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Claire Cooper

Claire Cooper

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Meet the team of FBC Manby Bowdler (Midlands) Limited

Shelley De Worringham

Shelley De Worringham

Partner

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Richard Dundee

Richard Dundee

Partner

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Chris Recker

Chris Recker

Partner

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Will Hakem

Will Hakem

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Lauren Faulkner

Lauren Faulkner

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Michelle Harvey

Michelle Harvey

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Tracy Lake

Tracy Lake

Partner

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Hannah Stubbs

Hannah Stubbs

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Simrun Bains

Simrun Bains

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Claire Cooper

Claire Cooper

Partner

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Vicky Khandker

Vicky Khandker

Partner

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Contact details

0800 111 6144
info@fbcmb.co.uk
https://www.fbcmb.co.uk/

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Five St Philips Place, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2PW

Reviews

4.8 /5 26 Reviews
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    The firm specialises in medical negligence, wills & probate, property conveyancing, family law and commercial/shareholder matters, demonstrating strong technical expertise and efficient case management. Clients praise clear, prompt communication, thorough explanations in plain English, responsiveness and practical, commercially focused advice. Valued soft skills include empathy, compassion, patience and approachability; clients felt supported, reassured and kept informed throughout stressful processes. The team is described as professional, accommodating, diligent and proactive, often going above and beyond to protect clients’ interests and achieve positive outcomes.

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    clarke

    Company & Commercial

    FBC Manby Partner Guy Birkett

    Guy was appointed by myself in February of this year to assist with the purchase of shares from the estate of our deceased managing director , I have to say his knowledge is endless and his fast and efficient communication first class , I would happily use him again and definitely recommend him for anyone who requires such services in the future.

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    legal expert Guy Birkett Guy Birkett

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    Thank you for taking the time to leave your positive review Clarke. We really value every piece of feedback we receive from our clients and look forward to working with you again in the future should you require any of our services.

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    Jacky

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    Company & Commercial

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    Excellent, efficient friendly service. Emma is thorough my company Wedge Group Galvanizing have used FBC for a number of years I have always dealt with Emma Northall and have found her to be very professional and friendly. We have always had good results and outcomes on our cases.

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    legal expert Emma Northall Emma Northall

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    Thank you for taking the time to leave your positive review Jacky. We really value every piece of feedback we receive from our clients and look forward to working with you again in the future should you require any of our services.

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    Ali

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    Company & Commercial

    FBC Great company to deal with

    FBC are my choice of Solicitors to use. Great people working for them. I deal with Emma Northall and Gareth Ruddock and they are very professional but speak so that I can understand them. They give us honest valuable advice. Would highly recommend

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    legal expert Emma Northall Emma Northall

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    Thank you for taking the time to leave your positive review Ali. We really value every piece of feedback we receive from our clients and look forward to working with you again in the future should you require any of our services.

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    Sallyanne

    Outstanding

    Excellent solicitors with brilliant customer service - Graham Fuller has been an integral part of an ongoing issue that finally reached it's conclusion last week in our favour - without the assistance, expert knowledge and support from him, I'm in no doubt it would have ended differently - thank you, Graham!

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    Paul Dovey - New Path Financial

    Company & Commercial

    Business / Commercial

    I have worked with David for many years and have always found him to be an exceptional solicitor. Most recently he helped me review, draft and implement a new shareholders’ agreement for my own business, which he handled superbly. His advice is always clear, practical and commercially focused. As an IFA I regularly introduce my own clients to David, as I know they will receive high quality advice and excellent service. Working collaboratively with trusted professionals like David helps achieve the best outcomes for clients, and I would not hesitate to recommend him.

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    legal expert David Preece David Preece

    A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler (Midlands) Limited responded to this review

    Thank you for your positive review, Paul. We really value the feedback we receive from our clients to help us continually improve what we do as a business. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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    Joe Porter

    Commercial Property

    Business / Commercial

    Would highly recommend using FBC Mandy Bowdler Solicitors, from the first contact the whole process was made very easy and hassle free. I dealt directly with David Phillips who couldn't have been more helpful.

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    legal expert David Phillips David Phillips

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    Thank you for your positive review, Joe. We really value the feedback we receive from our clients to help us continually improve what we do as a business. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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    Bally

    Personal Injury

    Bally

    Outstanding service - Susan Todhunter, Liz Hoskins, Tonia Brooks and the whole team handled my matter with superb expertise and professionalism. They kept me informed throughout with the right advice at the right time culminating in a succesful outcome. I would thoroughly recommend this team. Well done and thank you for all of your efforts. Keep up the great work!!

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    legal expert Susan Todhunter Susan Todhunter

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    Thank you for your positive review Bally. We really value the feedback we receive from our clients to help us continually improve what we do as a business. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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    Michelle

    Michelle

    From start to finish i can not recommend your company enough. Kept in touch all the way through our selling process, answered any questions straight away. Chased constantly for answers from the buyers solicitors. Great company and will definitely be on the top of my list when I need a solicitor again. Thank you 😊

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    Thank you for your positive review Michelle. We really value the feedback we receive from our clients to help us continually improve what we do as a business. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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    Keith Evans-Jones

    Dispute Resolution

    Business / Commercial

    Extremely helpfull sevice .Good accurate advice and working through options available . Good ouycome in my case .

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    legal expert Elisabeth Glover Elisabeth Glover

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    Thank you for taking the time to leave your positive review Keith. We really value every piece of feedback we receive from our clients and look forward to working with you again in the future should you require any of our services.

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    4.9 /5 2462 Reviews
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      The firm specialises in medical negligence, wills & probate, property conveyancing, family law and commercial/shareholder matters, demonstrating strong technical expertise and efficient case management. Clients praise clear, prompt communication, thorough explanations in plain English, responsiveness and practical, commercially focused advice. Valued soft skills include empathy, compassion, patience and approachability; clients felt supported, reassured and kept informed throughout stressful processes. The team is described as professional, accommodating, diligent and proactive, often going above and beyond to protect clients’ interests and achieve positive outcomes.

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      clear communication
      empathetic
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      Mary Page

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      Excellent and efficient service

      I contacted a solicitor from fbcmb and they worked really hard on my case. I was really struggling emotionally but they kept me going. They achieved a small win for me and potentially future people who might not have to go through the distressing situation I went through with lack of appropriate medical care for my father. I'm very grateful they helped me.

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      Need a solicitor.. look no further

      I cannot recommend FBC enough. The whole journey they were professional, empathetic and accommodating

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      anonymous

      Housing & Property

      Conveyancing

      Elisa and her paralegal Tracey were very proffessional.All our enquires were answered promptly.The whole process went through smoothly and on time.

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      legal expert Elisa Everitt Elisa Everitt

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      Linda HS

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Updating Wills

      Very professional, efficient and speedy service re-writing our wills.

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      legal expert Victoria Upton Victoria Upton

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      Thank you for your positive review, Linda. We really value the feedback we receive from our clients to help us continually improve what we do as a business. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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      Clinical Negligence

      Changed my life thank you for believing in me

      6 year battle with so much background work for them to get through The team held my hand every step of the way remaining positive throughout

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      legal expert Michael Portman-Hann Michael Portman-Hann

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      Anonymous

      Wills, Trusts and Probate

      Staff very pleasant (even providing cold glass of water due to heat). Still waiting for details of Power of Attornery.

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      M Owen

      Personal Injury

      Personal Injury / Insurance

      Tim and his team were excellent with their communication and service. All the stages of the case were explained clearly and the team responded quickly to any questions I had , especially Olivia Massey. I highly recommend Tim and his team should you be in the unfortunate position of pursuing a Medical Negligence claim. Thank you to you all M Owen

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      legal expert Tim Gray Tim Gray

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      Thank you for your positive review. We really value the feedback we receive from our clients to help us continually improve what we do as a business. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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      Robert

      Corporate Law

      Business / Commercial

      I found David and the team to be extremely approachable and they were able to support me through a series of complex legal matters. They were effective and efficient and in particular David communicated quickly and even after the completion supported me with other matter. I would not hesitate to recommend David and the firm to others and will continue to use FBCMB in the future.

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      legal expert David Preece David Preece

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      Thank you for taking the time to leave your positive review, Robert. We really value every piece of feedback we receive from our clients and look forward to working with you again in the future should you require any of our services.

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      Rikki Theodosi

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Wills, Trusts and Probate

      Extremely happy with the service by Robert Poulsen. Very professional and explained everything in detail. Communication was fantastic aswell always putting our needs first in location and timings as with me and my wife's jobs difficult to find a time however Robert was really helpful with this. The whole process was brilliant and would 100% Robert to anyone.

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      legal expert Robert Poulsen Robert Poulsen

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      Thank you for your positive review, Rikki. We really value the feedback we receive from our clients to help us continually improve what we do as a business. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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      Martin Roberts

      Housing & Property

      Martin

      Fbcmb were amazing during a 7month long purchase of my property. A special thanks to Laura Lloyd. Laura went way above and beyond with the process and throughout she always made sure that my interests were protected. Excellent service.

      A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler (Midlands) Limited responded to this review

      Thank you for taking the time to leave your positive review, Martin. We really value every piece of feedback we receive from our clients and look forward to working with you again in the future should you require any of our services.

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