Commercial & Business Litigation.
If you find yourself in a commercial or contractual disagreement, as a claimant or defendant, you can be assured FBCMB will provide you with expert legal advice.
Legal disagreements can be daunting and stressful.
You can rely on us when you need it most.
Whether it is before the Courts or in Mediation, Arbitration or Adjudication, our Commercial Litigation Team rigorously pursue our clients’ objectives, always with commercial success in mind.
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Disputes can arise at any time for both individuals or businesses, no matter how carefully you manage your affairs.
If you find yourself in a commercial or contractual disagreement, as a claimant or defendant, it makes sense to ensure you access expert legal advice as quickly as possible.
Our services are bespoke to meet our clients’ aim's and needs. A large part of our practice is to either avoid disputes or resolve the issues early. By working with you to strategically navigate the dispute, we adopt a practical and commercial approach to the managing of your risk and resolving the dispute, whilst providing you with ready access to legal expertise when you need it most.
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We take great care to always ensure that you are properly advised on the merits and the risks of starting or resisting claims and are on hand to advise and negotiate on your behalf. Our approach is always transparent and we rigorously pursue our clients’ objectives, always with commercial success in mind.
- Charlotte Clode
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Legal 500 2024: The Commercial Litigation Team were recognised as a Top Tier team in the West Midlands.
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.
Partners, Guy Birkett and Charlotte Clode are recognised as 'Leading Individuals' and Senior Associate, Elisabeth Glover is recognised as a 'Rising Star'. Other key lawyers include, Partners Gareth Ruddock, Laura Vernon and Mohammed Ahsan as well as Senior Associate Claire Bentick.
- "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."
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Chambers UK 2024: The Commercial Litigation team were ranked in the Litigation category within the West Midlands.
FBC Manby Bowdler has a broad litigation practice providing representation to corporate entities and individual clients in sectors such as real estate, engineering, and manufacturing, and is well versed in the contentious aspects of insolvency and its lawyers provide further expertise in large contractual claims. The firm has offices across the region, including key locations in Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.
"The team has strength in depth that has enabled them to deal effectively with any challenge I have given them."
"They truly go above and beyond to ensure their clients' needs are met and their expectations exceeded."
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