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. 

Charlotte Clode

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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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The Legal 500 Top Tier 2024

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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Meet Your Lawyers


Andrew Oranjuik

Partner

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Angie Manley

Senior Associate

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Ann Clements

Paralegal Support

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Brian Aikman

Partner

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Charlotte Clode

Partner

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Claire Bentick

Senior Associate

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Elisabeth Glover

Senior Associate

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Elle Bromley

Graduate Apprentice

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Emma Northall

Debt Recovery Manager

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Felicity Wood

Paralegal

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Gareth Ruddock

Partner

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Guy Birkett

Partner

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Kimberly Mears

Senior Associate

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Ko Michaili

Solicitor

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Maisie Addinell

Apprentice Solicitor

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Mohammed Ahsan

Partner

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Olivia Jones

Associate

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Rowan Jones

Apprentice Solicitor

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Stewart Harris

Trainee Solicitor

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Tracey Hinton

Paralegal Support

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Tristan Harris

Paralegal Support

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Victoria Farmer

Trainee Solicitor

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What Our Clients Say
 

Your dedication and commitment has been of the highest possible standards. At times it has been nightmarish, but your persistence won the day. Thank you. I have to say how very grateful I have been to know that I was in such capable hands and that you looked after my interest so well. In passing I must add that your professionalism and expertise has been deeply appreciated as you guided me through this minefield. You are obviously a great ambassador for not only your firm, but also the legal profession as a whole. Once again my renewed thanks for your very much appreciated efforts on my behalf.

Guy Birkett

Tractor Spares Limited

 

Great service from staff, clearly understood the brief on time and within budget provided from the outset. Will recommend!

Gareth Ruddock

Mr C

 

We used Olivia Jones in June 2020 to resolve a dispute with a dishonest commercial landlord, Olivia was fantastic I cannot recommend her enough excellent!!! 100%.

Olivia Jones

Ms N

 

Angie Manley was professional to the hilt. Sympathetic, empathetic and totally understanding of the need for legal understanding to advise on a truly devastating personal experience. I felt supported and understood in what I was experiencing. I have no qualms in recommending Angie Manley and her team.

Angie Manley

Ms C

 

Claire, ably assisted by Felicity, are professional, reassuring, understanding and polite. They were always positive and resolved my dispute, at a cost far less than I had hoped for. Conversation was easy with them whilst attaining the facts of the case and they never appeared judgemental at the predicament I found myself, partly due to my own naivety. I hope that I will not need their services again but would certainly not hesitate to contact them if I do.

Claire Bentick

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