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Law firm celebrates eleven of the best in key rankings

Eleven solicitors from one of the Midlands’ leading law firms are celebrating after having been singled out amongst the best in the UK in a high-profile ranking publication. Specialist teams at FBC Manby Bowdler were also ranked in the Chambers & Partners guide 2024 released this month including litigation, agriculture & rural affairs, family and clinical negligence.

Top litigation experts partners Guy Birkett and Charlotte Clode, based in Wolverhampton were recognised by Chambers in the 2024 edition in Band 4 and Band 3 respectively with a Band 4 ranking for the team as a whole. Laura Vernon from the real estate litigation team based in the Redditch office was highlighted as “up & coming”.

The clinical negligence team covering the whole of the Midlands, was also ranked by Chambers alongside partner Tim Gray and a special mention for Michael Portman-Hann as an “Associate to Watch”. Sue Todhunter in the personal injury department was also highlighted in Band 2.

FBC Manby Bowdler managing director Neil Lloyd said: “More of our solicitors have been singled out this year than last, some receiving the highest band ranking possible. These results are astonishing and I’m incredibly proud of our teams and those individuals mentioned in the Chambers guide. It is a testament to their hard work and commitment. “These ranking showcase the best legal talent in the UK. It’s trusted proof of the quality of service you’ll receive from FBC Manby Bowdler.”

Anne Thomson earned the highest possible Band 1 ranking in the Shrewsbury and Surrounds category, as did her family law team. Phil Cowell was ranked in Band 2 in the same section, and Claire Darley was in Band 2 in the Wolverhampton and Black Country section.

Sarah Baugh also achieved a Band 1 ranking for her work in the agriculture and rural services team, with her colleague Tom Devey ranked in Band 2. The team was ranked in the second tier for the whole of the Midlands.

The Chambers UK guide is thoroughly researched and independent on the market. Each law firm and individual is assessed by a dedicated team of experienced researchers using unrivalled research methodology, covering 78 specialist areas of UK law.

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