Taking a ‘savvy and sensible approach’ to litigation, FBC Manby Bowdler LLP is capable of handling disputes that involve aspects of insolvency, company law and real estate. The team also has considerable experience of advising agricultural and rural clients on property-related matters. Charlotte Clode leads the team, possessing broad expertise that includes intellectual property disputes while key contact Guy Birkett is experienced in handling high-value cases, and Gareth Ruddock handles a range of complex commercial and insolvency litigation matters. Senior associate Elisabeth Glover’s wealth of experience includes commercial contract disputes and commercial debts, among other areas and Laura Vernon joined from Trowers & Hamlins LLP in August 2022
Testimonials
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‘The firm is a commercial outfit that prides itself on working in partnership with its clients to ensure the provision of commercial, innovative and cost-transparent legal advice that adds value and uncomplicates the legal process.'
'They appear to make legal services more accessible to clients and aligned with clients' needs. They are approachable and offer outstanding client service.’
Key clients
- Whitlock & Lowe Limited
- Dudley Building Society
Work highlights
- Acting in a contested £4m probate dispute between siblings that focused upon the family’s significant agricultural holding and business.
- Representing the administrator of a manufacturing business which entered insolvency following a fire at their factory premises to bring a claim of at least £6m in value against the company’s insurance broker, insurance company and sub-contractor against a decline to cover the financial losses caused by that fire (in the case of the former) and against the negligence which caused the fire (in the case of the latter).