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Chester Court, 1673 High Street, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0LL

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Chester Court, 1673 High Street, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0LL

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FBC Manby Bowdler (Midlands) Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
94%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
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.

Rankings by area of expertise

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FBC Manby Bowdler (Midlands) Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
13% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
17% 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.

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 / locally.

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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)

Chester Court, 1673 High Street, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0LL

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4.9 /5 140 Reviews
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What clients say about FBC Manby Bowdler (Midlands) Limited

The firm specialises in wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, property transactions, family law and medical negligence with additional strength in commercial/clinical matters. Clients praise clear, prompt communication, professional and efficient case management, and solid legal expertise. Valued soft skills include empathy, compassion, approachability, patience, and the ability to explain complex matters in plain English, making stressful situations more manageable. Reviewers consistently highlight reliability, responsiveness and personalised, reassuring support throughout proceedings.

professional service
clear communication
friendly staff
empathetic approach
prompt response
thorough advice
efficient process
helpful guidance
approachable lawyers
peace of mind

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Niall

Commercial Property

Purchase of a plot of Land

Nicole has been absolutely amazing. She has helped me all the way through and made sure every little detail was checked. She would always keep me informed and she couldn't do enough to help.

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Anonymous

Commercial Property

Very good service

I found Mr Stuart Ness (Redditch Branch) online, was very happy with his service. He sorted out all problems in time. The price is good as well.

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Doug

Commercial Property

Sale of Public House

Nicole was fantastic from start to finish. I am extremely grateful for the expertise and guidance so provided through the transaction, in a short turn around time.

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Commercial Property

3 transactions in 18 months

Laurie Carruthers completed 3 transactions amounting to 1.4 million over the last 18 months. These transactions were carried out in a professional, excellent manner and service. I will use Laurie and her team for future transactions without hesitation.

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Catherine Stanworth

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Excellent service

Easy to instruct, polite, friendly and helpful. Used for probate application and house conveyancing. We had an extremely difficult buyer of our late mother's property and we relied on our solicitors advice in the end, on what we would allow him to do at the property between exchange and completion, although we were not happy about it. This is an efficient and reliable company. Their fees are not extortionate and they deserve their very good reputation. Would definitely recommend!

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Karl Parkinson-Witte

Commercial Property

Town & Country Planning

David Grove provides a great service. I've found him to answer emails in double-quick time and provide straightforward, commercially focused advice. Fees are fair, and the timing of invoices equally so. Top man in my view.

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Anonymous

Commercial Property

Residential Property / Conveyancing

I have dealt with Andrew Wynne before. What impressed me this time, as previously, is that he knows and understands my situation completely (not always the case with solicitors, who often have to be reminded of points) and provides absolutely clear and useful advice and direction.

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G&A Gorrara Ltd

Commercial Property

Commercial Property

David is simply excellent - responsive and does not get into the silly arguments with other solicitors one often sees. He just gets his bit done, quickly ( super rare!) . Straightforward & sensible lawyer and sensibly priced - couldn't be happier with him.

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CJRACH Ltd

Commercial Property

Business / Commercial

Really positive experience, they anticipate all of your needs and are promp in every respect. Very professional service throughout, would highly recommend this firm.

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A Marsh

Commercial Property

Commercial Property

We have dealt with FBCMB over many years now and have never been disappointed with the level of service provided. Calls are always returned promptly and matters dealt with efficiently. We would certainly recommend FBCMB without hesitation.

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4.9 /5 2475 Reviews
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The firm specialises in wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, property transactions, family law and medical negligence with additional strength in commercial/clinical matters. Clients praise clear, prompt communication, professional and efficient case management, and solid legal expertise. Valued soft skills include empathy, compassion, approachability, patience, and the ability to explain complex matters in plain English, making stressful situations more manageable. Reviewers consistently highlight reliability, responsiveness and personalised, reassuring support throughout proceedings.

professional service
clear communication
friendly staff
empathetic approach
prompt response
thorough advice
efficient process
helpful guidance
approachable lawyers
peace of mind

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Marnie Shaw

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Truly excellent service

Victoria Upton has assisted us with executing our father’s estate by applying for grant of probate and helping us with setting up a trust. At every point she has been incredibly efficient, we felt she was looking out for our best interests and she was very pleasant to work with. One hears horror stories of solicitors taking forever to do things but there was none of that. We were kept fully informed at every stage and everything was done very quickly. Thank you!

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Addam

Child Law

Awful

⭐ 1/5 – Extremely Disappointing Experience I approached FBC because I was going through an incredibly difficult situation involving my daughter and genuinely hoped they would provide professional help and support. Unfortunately, my experience was the complete opposite. I was charged what I felt was an excessive amount of money, and when my circumstances changed and I lost my job, I found their attitude towards me became unpleasant and unsympathetic. When someone is dealing with a family matter involving their child, they are already under enormous pressure. I expected understanding, clear communication and professional support, particularly after paying significant fees. Instead, I was left extremely disappointed with how I felt I was treated. Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend FBC. I strongly advise anyone considering using their services to carefully understand the fees, what work will actually be carried out and what support you will receive before agreeing to anything. I have kept the correspondence and records relating to my experience and am prepared to raise my concerns through the appropriate complaint channels. A very disappointing experience at a time when I needed professional support the most.

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anonymous

Family Law

Overall Legal Counsel

I’ve had a really positive experience with FBCMB. They were consistently supportive, understanding, and genuinely caring throughout a stressful period in my life. Their communication was calm, clear, and reassuring, and I always felt they were looking out for me. I’d happily recommend them to anyone who needs a compassionate and reliable solicitor.

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Mary Page

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Clinical Negligence

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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Clinical Negligence

Need a solicitor.. look no further

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

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Odvetnik Chris Recker

Litigation / Dispute Resolution

Mojo pravno zadevo je prevzela odvetniška pisarna v Veliki Britaniji.

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Alan

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

We used Manby Bowdler to help us buy our first property. We were confident in using their services again to arrange Power of Attorney and everything was to our satisfaction.

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Jane

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

We were very pleased with the prompt and polite service that we received and will return for later legal matters.

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Deb

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

Rob was welcoming and explained things in a manner that we could understand. We initially came in for our Wills but ended up with our Wills and LPAs. Thanks to Rob we now have peace of mind.

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Trevor

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

Making a Will can be a difficult & sensitive matter. Neve was very easy to talk to, knowledgeable and clear in her instructions.

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