Litigation - Midlands
What the Team is Known For
FBC Manby Bowdler has a broad litigation practice providing representation to corporate entities and individual clients in sectors such as real estate, engineering, and manufacturing. It is well versed in the contentious aspects of insolvency, and its lawyers provide further expertise in large contractual claims. The firm has offices across the region, including key locations in Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.
Strengths
"FBC are a really good outfit. They are really responsive to clients, very commercially minded and sensible. A safe pair of hands."
"The team quickly grasped the issues relating to the complexities of case between the parties and were able to advise a route to resolve the issues."
"They always punch massively above their weight and have a very loyal client base because you can see they take care of their clients."
Work Highlights
FBC Manby Bowdler acted for a UK manufacturing supplier in breach of restrictive covenant actions against former suppliers who set up a rival business, who are also alleged to have prepared to divert business from the client while employed by it.
Notable Practitioners
Charlotte Clode advises on contractual, property and inheritance disputes, representing both companies and high net worth individuals. "Charlotte is very efficient and offers an alternative way of looking at problems." "Charlotte's key strength is communication with the client: she is very good at providing sympathy but also very clear in her advice." "Charlotte is a brilliant lawyer and I have no hesitation recommending her for tackling difficult commercial disputes."
Guy Birkett is based in the Wolverhampton office of FBC Manby Bowdler. He is sought out by clients for his experience in estate disputes and malfeasance claims, among other matters. "Guy is a great litigator. Well prepared, professional and reasoned." "Guy is really easy to interact with and really personable, a solid operator really." "Guy is very experienced and commercially aware. He is very pleasant to work with."