Hub.Legal

Non Poach Client Assistance

If you are coming to us for a matter you feel we can help in, our belief is that your clients is your's.We will not act for this client on any future matter without your permission - you will have that in writing. This gives members peace of mind when referring clients into the network.

Free/Discounted training

You gain access to an annual schedule of training courses on:

Legal/practice management

Business development

Compliance topics to complement your SRA Competency obligations.

Discounted office supplies

Members have access to discounted office supplies including:

Phones, Furniture and Digital Dictation

Document Storage and Secure Shredding

Competitive Utilities

P.I.I

Hub.Legal works with Aon to provide its members with competitive Professional Indemnity Insurance quotes and “hands-on” service.

Free advice line

As a member, you have access to our specialists if you ever needed a second opinion on any ongoing matters as well as information on AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and SRA regulations.

Online compliance

Hub.Legal’s compliance service provides a suite of affordable online COLP, COFA and AML manuals, updates and training. We are available on the phone to answer your queries.

Staff agency

Hub.Legal can assist you with finding suitable support staff.

HR service

If you need help with a tricky HR situation or “hands-on” assistance, Hub.legal has the expertise available to provide its members with practical and commercially minded advice on all HR matters.

Subsidised business consultancy

Consultancy services for members cover Lexcel, Practice Management and Business Development provided by the Advantage Business Agency. Government Grants are available to qualifying member firms.

Hub.Legal is a regional network open to legal practitioners.

Its purpose is to be the “department next door” providing legal assistance, resources and services to our members, so that they can continue to offer a complete service of the highest standard to their own clients.

Hub.Legal has 130+ member firms. There are no joining or membership fees.

Please click on the segments of our Hub.Legal charter below to understand more about the benefits of joining the network.

Meet the team

James Knight

Partner

Wolverhampton George Street

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Louise Dunkley

Business Development Administrator

Wolverhampton George Street

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Testimonials

Anon - "Excellent service. Suzanne was faultless along the way. perfect communication both on the phone and email and even better face to face. Quick and Easy and terminology used we understood well. Extremely happy with the service provided, speed...
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Mr S - “I would like to say thank you ever so much for representing me, you and your team are brilliant and if I ever need a solicitor you will definitely be used by me, thank you once again.”Click here to view Lorraine's profile...
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Anon - "Excellent all-round service, kept me updated and explained all legal, spoke to me as we went. Very friendly team - Thank you."Ms H - "Divorce is the hardest thing I have ever experienced. However, FBC were fantastic. My solicitor, Emma Smith...
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Mrs EJ - "I was recommended by a friend. Mr Jones prepared three wills in total, for myself, my partner and my aunt. "Very satisfied with the service provided; couldn't ask for better. Very understanding and considerate throughout the process."Ms B -...
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Mr R - "Very professional and helpful when contacted."Anon - "Refreshingly reliable service. Thank you"Mr P - "I was very happy with the service received from Tom Devey and the team at FBCMB, you were great throughout all. "Even though I do not...
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Mr J - "Another case concluded" "Another case put to rest""Another one bites the dust""Thank you very much to FBC Manby Bowdler and special thanks to Gareth for winning cases for us. This is probably the 9th Case that has been concluded in our...
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Mr B - "Charlotte prepared the surrender of two leases and the preparation of three leases in new names to run together. This was a small but complicated property transaction to assist with our office expansion into adjacent premises. The transaction...
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Mr H - "Throughout a very difficult time for myself and family FBC staff, especially Susan Todhunter, always treated me courteously and with care. The advice given has proved to be sound we were satisfied with the result achieved.Sue always made time...
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Mr B - “I have nothing but praise for the total professional service my family received during what was a difficult time. Excellent service all round. Could not fault.” Click here to view Will's profile ...
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Mr B - "The service I have received from the get go was certainly a 10 out of 10! Fabulous. I could not have been more happy with Suzanne and the Firm." Click here to view Suzanne's Profile...
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Anonymous Client - Divorce“Good company I have used several times on property and now for a divorce matter, would highly recommend. Good service, Louise Bond was very professional.”Louise has several years’ experience in Family Law and specialises in...
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Mr J - We received first class advice and help. Sara Thomas was very knowledgeable and provided regular communication all the way through the process, responding to any queries immediately, her response was always prompt and informative. Sara was...
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Mr P - "Both the will and power of attorney were carried out efficiently and with the utmost understanding. The help received from Michelle was outstanding and made the whole process worry free."Mr B - "My mother is a 95 year old woman and Michelle...
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Mr A - "Exemplary service delivered on time to cost estimate. All obstacles overcome, professionally and profoundly."Click here to view Andrew's profile...
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"I have very much appreciated having Anne Thomson as my representative in a lengthy and difficult family case. She was principled and resilient all the way through. I highly recommend her for handling significant, complex and challenging matters....
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Mr DA - “Having obtained Probate at record speed, it is impossible to recommend any improvement. “In an ever more administrative and complicated world, I have been quite astonished at the speed with which our Probate Grant was obtained and equally...
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Anonymous -“Jan Corser is very professional but also friendly and helpful. This is my third will to be drawn up at FBC. They have helped me with my LPA and house moves too.”Mrs B - "Very good service, bit nervous but Jan put me at ease right away."Ms...
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Mr W - “Very proactive approach to the efficient completion of leasehold legalities on time sensitive matters.”Click here to view David's profile...
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Mrs G - "I wasn't entirely sure of what I needed to do or I would have tried to do it myself. Mark Turner knew what was needed and got on with it speedily and efficiently. FBCMB are always very good”Mark specialises in a variety of matters including...
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Mrs L - “Excellent Advice. I have no hesitation recommending FBC Manby Bowdler. I had a need to seek legal help regarding an employment matter. All the advice give was clear and in full. All staff go out of their way to help you achieve your goals,...
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Mr B - "Although the intended purchase did not complete due to findings from the Commercial Surveyor; FBC Manby Bowdler's representation, advice and communication was flawless throughout the process. We will be appointing FBC to represent us again...
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Mr H - “Excellent service, understood immediately what I wanted to do. Discussed any possible issues regarding the changes clearly and ultimately, a quick, efficient service.”Mrs B - “Everything very straight forward especially as it was done at home...
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Mr W - “A very professional company, I would not hesitate to use again - 5* rating.”Anon - “Dealt with effectively and easy service with friendly staff”Anon - “Very Pleased with the service and advice given, also the outcome. Very helpful and always...
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Mrs B - "I’m writing to express my thanks for the advice and support Rachel Bloxwich gave during a very difficult and stressful time. Her appraisal of the difficult circumstances and ability to present a coherent picture of the multifaceted...
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Ms E - "Efficient, professional legal services - I find anything related to the legal profession quite daunting but FBC Manby Bowdler deal with matters in such a professional manner that it does diminish a lot of stress and anxiety. I was completely...
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Mr A K - "May I take this opportunity to thank you, Steve, Ellie and everyone that has been involved with my case at FBC for all of the collective professional advice, time and efforts over the years.Adam, a personal thanks to you from both of us. We...
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Tracey Knowles - Connect Group - "Our organisation has worked with FBC Manby Bowdler for a number of years for both commercial and employment law advice. I have personally worked with FBC Manby Bowdler for 3 years and have always found the team to be...
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Anon - "Originally made 25 years ago - much has changed. It was excellent as you would expect all Solicitors to be. I felt very unsure but the lady who dealt with me was so kind, patient and friendly, as well as 100% professional. I had complete...
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Mr M - "A first class service. Thorough and courteous and helpful. Many thanks for the massive amount of magnificent work you did!"Mr S - "Positive service - will use again."Ms S - "All work was completed to a high standard, Thank you!"Andy handles...
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Ms B - "At every contact with FBC Manby Bowdler they been professional but personable, clearly explaining my options and giving me sound advice promptly. I will definitely use their services again.”Mrs E “Process was very easy and swift as...
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Mrs P - “I just wanted to put in writing how incredibly impressed I was with the advice given by 'Charlotte Clode' regarding an ‘application for hardship’. The advice secured a positive outcome with the Local Authority and the charge was waived in...
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Mr T - "I wish to place on record my thanks to Rachael and the practice for the exemplary manner with which you have handled this case, in particular the degree of consideration for my feelings and the sensitivity that has been shown all the way...
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Mr B - "Thanks for all your effort and hard work on this, another good job by FBCMB!!"Click here to view Alison's profile...
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Mr D - "Efficient, Professional and Personal"Anon - “Overcame the language barrier effectively and efficiently. Really pleased with all aspects of the work carried out. Thank you”Anon - “Excellent service and good advice, very clear and...
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Mr T - "Very satisfied - I used FBC Manby Bowdler LLP for the first time back in the summer after a business contact had recommended the firm to me. I was very satisfied by the whole experience. I experienced high levels of professionalism and...
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Mr O - “Very pleased as everything was handled in a very professional manner and within the expected time scales.”Ms Y - “Will Jones visited my mother at her home, which made it so much easier for the family to deal with her needs. Also he made us...
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Mrs BC - "A fantastic service with clear progress reports on a regular basis. We wouldn't use another solicitor for this type of work.”"Craig Ridge was knowledgeable and always found out more before giving advice. Our questions were answered quickly...
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Ms K – “We were dealt with very professionally and made to feel at ease.” Mr D - "Costs and time scales were discussed at the time of instruction and met with satisfaction during a difficult time for the family. Thank you for a professional...
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Ms K - "Good Advice - Guy defended my interests with honesty and integrity. The advice given was proportionate, unnecessary costs were not incurred and the best available outcome was achieved."Ms D - "Service beyond expectations. Would highly...
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Ms F - "Ms Carr has been my only solicitor. She is not only a great solicitor but she has a wonderful personality.”Mrs C - “Advice and unpersuasive verbal help on making my will in a rather difficult situation- understanding and sensible,...
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Mr D - “The advice given was clear and concise and very helpful in quite complex family matters.”Click here to view Margaret's profile...
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Mr & Mrs J - “Will was a pleasure to deal with. He dealt with our instruction quickly and efficiently. He explained things in a clear way we could really understand.”Mr C - “Totally professional in every way, listens to what your needs are and...
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Mr P - "Could not have had a better Solicitor to deal with our case. What Niall Blackie and Mark Turner did for us was exemplary and would recommend them to any body who finds themselves in the same situation we did. Have already recommended them to...
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Mr AE - "Following all the excitement of completion last week I just wanted to follow up with a quick note to say thank you. Thanks very much for all of your attention to detail with my sale and purchase. Now that it is all done I am very grateful...
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