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FBC Manby Bowdler Helps Save Iconic Black Country Pub- 09/05/2011
West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler LLP has helped one of the Black Country’s most iconic pub and restaurants stay open and saved 15 jobs.
The firm, which has offices in Wolverhampton, Willenhall, Shrewsbury, Telford and Bridgnorth, advised on the acquisition of the landmark Mad O’Rourkes Pie Factory from administrators PKF.
Corporate solicitor Stuart Downes, and partner in the commercial property department, Matthew Lloyd, advised new owner P&S Pies Limited on its takeover of the pub and restaurant on Hurst Lane, Tipton.
Left to right: Susan Towler, Matthew Lloyd & Stuart Downes
Famous for its huge pies, most notably the 4lb in weight Desperate Dan’s Cow Pie, which comes complete with pastry horns, Mad O’Rourkes Pie Factory has long been a fixture of the Black Country dining experience for tourists and local people alike.
Director of P&S Pies, Susan Towler said: “FBC Manby Bowdler was recommended by one of our regular customers who was already a client of the firm. They have been nothing short of superb.”
Stuart Downes said: “We are delighted to have helped save one of the Black Country’s best known pubs and eating establishments and secure the future of Desparate Dan’s Cow Pie.”
With 33 partners, FBC Manby Bowdler is one of the largest law firms in the West Midlands. The firm has offices in Wolverhampton, Willenhall, Telford, Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth.