About us

FBC Manby Bowdler LLP is a 38 Partner regional law firm focused on and committed to quality and client care.

Our approach is client centred and our commitment is to deliver the greatest quality of service and advice possible. We are passionate about what we do, working closely with you as your trusted legal advisor to understand your requirements and deliver results-driven legal solutions tailored to your circumstances, and where relevant, in support of your business objectives.  

Our aim is to deliver excellence at every level; providing excellent specialist legal knowledge and advice akin to that of City-centre law firms but without the City centre price tags.

Our Focus

We’re a modern, forward thinking business with traditional values and this is reflected in the advice we provide; modern working practices backed by the latest technology and supported by an in-depth focus on the industry sectors in which we operate means you receive practical and timely legal guidance at all times.

We adopt an open and honest culture within the Firm and pride ourselves on having a ‘can do’ approach in tackling all legal enquiries. We are different to other legal firms, not only because of the comprehensive range of legal services we offer, but because we believe in quality and constantly evolving our service offering to ensure you always get value for money.

Translation Services

FBC Manby Bowdler is committed to delivering quality legal advice to all nationalities and works in conjunction with a local translation service company to facilitate this.  Further information can be provided on enquiry.

The History

FBC Manby Bowdler Solicitors was created on 1st May 2008 when recognised Wolverhampton law firms fbc solicitors and Manby Steward Bowdler LLP merged to create a full service 36 Partner legal Firm based in the West Midlands and Shropshire.

Both merged firms are steeped in history and have established Black Country and Shropshire roots stemming hundreds of years. fbc solicitors (formerly Foster Baxter Cooksey) was formed in 1978 by the merger of 3 local West Midlands firms who had been established for over a century. Manby Steward Bowdler LLP was formed on 1st May 2007 when Manby & Steward LLP and Bowdlers Solicitors in Shrewsbury merged. Manby & Steward was originally founded in 1826 by W Manby and for a time its Head Office was located in the Mander Centre in Wolverhampton centre whilst Bowdlers was originally founded in 1976 by Mr John Bowdler.