Connect2Law
FBC Manby Bowdler LLP is proud to be a member of Connect2Law as the hub firm of a referral and support network for local law firms in the West Midlands, Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire areas.
How does it work?
Should your client require advice on an area of law not covered by you, you may refer that matter (subject to a written non-poaching commitment) to us for our assistance and/or advice.
Under your membership, we offer you the following benefits:
1. There is no joining or membership fee.
2. A written non-poaching commitment from us.
3. Regular free CPD accredited seminars on a range of subjects. A copy of the seminar schedule is enclosed.
4. Fee share: We pay to you a share of all fees we receive on matters that you refer to us.
NB: Because this referral/fee arrangement is agreed between lawyers, it is permitted under (Rule 9.01(3)), Solicitors Code of Conduct 2007. Accordingly, the SRA does not require you to disclose this arrangement to your client, unless you choose to do so.
5. Referrals to you: We occasionally receive referrals where we cannot act. We refer all such matters to our member firms. All legally aided matters referred from our members are referred back to other member firms that deal with this work. With nearly all such referrals, we ask for no referral fee in return.
6. “Extra Corridor” You will have access to our lawyers (including those that do the same type of work as you) to ask for a second opinion or advice on difficult matters - just like having a colleague just along the corridor.
7. Connect2Law works in association with Lockton, brokers to assist members with Professional Indemnity Insurance - including members with 1-3 principals.
8. “CostController”: a buying group set up and developed specifically for Connect2Law firms, enabling them to buy office supplies at prices which, on average, are 20% lower than offered by their previous suppliers.
You will never have to refer a client away at the risk of losing your client where you cannot advise on a particular matter. The scheme is designed to help you to keep your client and to extend the level of service you provide. The benefits of membership are available, immediately.
