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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 25%

About Right 74%

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Satisfied with
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This firm - 99%

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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 LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

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Client Reviews

4.9/5

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Excellent

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Very Good

124
Average

15
Poor

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Awful

10

Overall experience

Value For Money
Communication
Initial Impressions
Approachability
Documentation Accuracy
Legal knowledge

Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Julie

September 16, 2024

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Residential Property / Conveyancing

Hayley and her team were very responsive in dealing with the selling of two properties and one lease extension, they kept us informed with the process and kept to the costs that had been provided, very pleased with the dealings we had and would highly recommend

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Hayley Griffiths

Hayley Griffiths

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 16 September, 2024:

Thank you for taking the time to leave your positive review Julie. 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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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Marlene

September 11, 2024

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Wills, Trusts and Probate

Wonderful service from beginning to end. I was kept updated and all communication was clear.

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Laura Horton

Laura Horton

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 11 September, 2024:

Thank you for your positive review Marlene. 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

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Medical Negligence

Julian

September 10, 2024

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Personal Injury / Insurance

The solicitor who dealt with my case was outstanding. I could not of asked for a better solicitor. He was very proffesional, polite and thorough throughout the case. Any question or queries were dealt with promptly and efficiently.
I would recommend anyone who has gone through a similar situation directly to these solicitors.

Lawyer named in this review:
Michael Portman-Hann

Michael Portman-Hann

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 10 September, 2024:

Thank you for your positive review Julian. 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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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Patricia

September 09, 2024

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Wills, Trusts and Probate

Excellent advice throughout the process.

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Jessica Johnson

Jessica Johnson

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 09 September, 2024:

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Wills

Anonymous

September 09, 2024

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Wills, Trusts and Probate

Staff were very polite and honest. Put myself into the right way.

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Deborah Beal

Deborah Beal

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 09 September, 2024:

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Wills

Michael

September 09, 2024

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Wills, Trusts and Probate

Laura was very efficient and most pleasant. In fact, she was very good to deal with.

Lawyer named in this review:
Laura Horton

Laura Horton

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 09 September, 2024:

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Daryl

September 01, 2024

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The service we received to sell our fathers home, was efficient, as quick as could be held only by the buyers solicitors. The process was explained and patiently re- explained where we struggled. The fee broken down and forwarded prior to our accepting the service. Once engaged the team were vvery efficient in being proactive in dealing with everyth, and keeping us up to date, communicating well throughout the process. The team were at all times professional, easy to engage, friendly and answered all queries almost immediately. Made me very comfortable to approach them at any time. An amazing service, I would definitely recommend tjis team!

Lawyer named in this review:
Zainab Hafeez

Zainab Hafeez

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 04 September, 2024:

Thank you for taking the time to leave your positive review Daryl. 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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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Alison

August 19, 2024

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Wills, Trusts and Probate

Would recommend Christina who was very professional, knowledgeable and patient. Christina made sure that my 95 year old dad was fully informed/engaged and was considerate of his hearing impairment requirements.

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Chrissie Green

Chrissie Green

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 19 August, 2024:

Thank you for your positive review Alison. 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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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Derek Jones

August 13, 2024

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Residential Property / Conveyancing

All the staff I dealt with at the Wolverhampton office were always pleased to help but often when I was put through to the correct department no- one was available which was extremely frustrating. I found the best way for contact was by email and response time was usually quick. Although my experience in this case was not great (Over two years from my first visit to your offices until completion) due to the tardiness of the Land Registry office I will be engaging your firm again on a planning matter shortly and if this goes well I shall consider updating my will.

Lawyer named in this review:
Hayley Griffiths

Hayley Griffiths

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 13 August, 2024:

Thank you for your positive review Derek. 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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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Jon Copland

August 12, 2024

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Residential Property / Conveyancing

Efficiently dealt with the sale of our property. A smooth and problem free service with excellent communication throughout.

Lawyer named in this review:
Hayley Griffiths

Hayley Griffiths

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 13 August, 2024:

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Julie

September 16, 2024

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Julie

Very pleased with the service we got from Hannah and her team, dealing with 2 house sales and a lease extension, we were kept informed every step of the way. The costs were layed out to us from the beginning and adhered to, I can't fault the service of the Wolverhampton office and have to say we also dealt with Sara from the Redditch office on two probates again complex but dealt with a timely manner and followed up relentlesly on a few outstanding monies owed.

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Ian

May 16, 2024

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Ian

Great dealt with my moms legal stuff

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 17 May, 2024:

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Kelly

August 08, 2023

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Kelly

A* was polite and professional.
Always gave me updates on where my claim was.

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 09 August, 2023:

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Jonathan

April 19, 2023

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Jonathan

Professional service, good communication.

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 20 April, 2023:

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Richard

March 31, 2023

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Richard

Only in briefly however they are very pleasent and helpful staff couldn't recommend high enough thank you.

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Our specialist lawyers, working from offices in Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Telford, Church Stretton and Redditch 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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Clinical Negligence
- Accident and Emergency Claims
- Amputation Negligence Claims
- Anaesthetic Awareness Claims
- Birth Defect and Wrongful Birth Claims
- Birth Injury Claims
- Birth Injury To Mother Claims
- Blood Transfusion Claims
- Bowel Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Breast Surgery Compensation Claims
- C. Difficile Claims
- Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Cauda Equina Syndrome Claims
- Cerebral Palsy Claims
- Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Clinical Negligence
- Cochlear Implant Claims
- Cosmetic Dentistry Claims
- Cosmetic Surgery Claims
- Defective Medical Device Claims
- Dental Negligence
- Dental Negligence Claims
- Dermal Filler Compensation Claims
- Diabetes Claims
- Erb’s Palsy Compensation Claims
- Eye Surgery Claims
- Failed Sterilisation Claims
- Fatal Medical Negligence Claims and Inquests
- Faulty Defibrillator Claims
- Fertility Negligence Claims
- GP Negligence Claims
- Group B Streptococcus Claims
- Hospital Negligence Claims
- Knee Replacement Claims
- Laser Eye Surgery Claims
- Laser Treatment Claims
- Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- MRSA Claims
- Medical Misdiagnosis Claims
- Medical Negligence
- Meningitis Misdiagnosis Claims
- Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacement Claims
- Misdiagnosed Miscarriage Claims
- Nerve Damage Claims
- Nerve Injury Claims
- Ophthalmic Negligence Claims
- Oral Cancer Claims
- Orthopaedic Negligence Claims
- Ovarian Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Pancreatic Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Periodontal Disease Claims
- Pregnancy and Gynaecology Injury Claims
- Pressure Sore Claims
- Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Restorative Dentistry Claims
- Sepsis Negligence Claims
- Skin Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler Claims
- Spinal Surgery Claims
- Stillbirth Compensation Claims
- Stroke Misdiagnosis Claims
- Surgery Compensation Claims
- Surgical and Transvaginal Mesh Claims
- Testicular Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
Consumer
- Consumer Disputes
- Consumer Rights
- Litigation - Breach of contract
- Litigation - Insurance disputes
- Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
- Litigation - Product liability claims
- Litigation - Property litigation claims
- Litigation - Trust and pension issues
- Litigation Law
- Travel rights
Driving offences
- Drink driving
Employment
- Agency Staff / Temp Workers
- Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
- Disciplinary Hearings
- Discrimination at Work
- Employee Team Moves
- Employment Contracts
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- Harassment/Bullying at Work
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- Part Time Workers
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- Professional Discipline
- Redundancy
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- Stress at Work
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- Tribunal Claims
- UK Employment Laws
- Unfair Dismissal Claims
- Whistleblower Protection
Family Law
- Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
- Asset protection and tax mitigation
- Child Arrangements Following Divorce
- Child Law
- Child Relocation After Divorce
- Child contact
- Children
- Children Act proceedings
- Civil Partnership Dissolution
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- Family law
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Housing & Property
- Anti-social Behaviour
- Boundary Disputes
- Buying at auction
- Declarations of trusts
- Deeds of Gifts
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- Dilapidation Claims
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- Extending your Lease
- Freehold Enfranchisement
- Housing Associations
- Housing Management
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- Lease Extensions
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Money & Tax
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Personal Injury
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Professional Negligence
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- IT professionals
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Wills, Trusts & Probate
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Business areas of law

Agriculture
- Agricultural land for sale or development
- Buying and selling a farm
- Commercial contracts for farming businesses
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- Farm partnerships and corporate structures
- Farming disputes
- Veterinary negligence
Commercial Property
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Construction
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- Contracts for the supply, installation and maintenance of specialist mechanical and electrical plant
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