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Bespoke, strategic and cost effective HR best practice for your business.
Working with you for organisational success, to achieve your business goals and meet the needs of your employees.
When you need a senior presence at your annual Board Meeting, we will be there to support and develop your HR strategy.
All businesses go through challenging times. If you need to reorganise, make staff reductions, manage difficult employees or tackle poor attendance issues, our legal and CIPD qualified team are on hand to guide you through and, as requested, undertake the 1-2-1 meetings on your behalf.
Developing your recruitment strategy with you to meet your business needs and looking at and analysing skills gaps, producing job descriptions, recruitment criteria and developing your staff interview techniques, together with attendance at interviews for the level of support determined by you.
Identifying with you the knowledge, skills and attributes your staff need to make your business a success.
Defining the skills and attributes needed to make your business a success or fill knowledge gaps. We would develop training programmes with you or source accredited training partners and track your staff’s development.
To reward and motivate your people at individual or group level, our team are experienced in putting in place monetary and non monetary schemes to help attract and retain the best employees.
Ensuring you have the right strategy to attract, develop and retain the best people for your business.
Making sure your workplace is somewhere staff can give their best each day in conditions which contribute to good mental and physical health, our team can work with you and our healthcare partners to support workplace attendance and employee well being.
With increased pay transparency now required, our experienced team can perform job evaluations, bench marking and analysis to identify any areas of discriminatory pay and recommend a corrective action plan.
Please click on the segments of the Progressive HR Charter to understand the benefits.
Expert HR advice delivered by knowledgeable HR professionals with over 40 cumulative years' experience working with organisations across a number of sectors.
Our Progressive HR Team help businesses to achieve their goals and ambitions, by maximising their biggest asset, their people.
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 very responsive and professional...
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Paramjit Jassal joined FBC Manby Bowdler as a Solicitor in the Residential Property Department in 2015, he deals with all residential property matters and specialises in purchases, sales, remortgages and all stages of rights to buy.Below is a recent...
In 2016 Suzanne joined FBC Manby Bowdler as a Chartered Legal Executive in the Private Client Department. She specialises in dealing with a range of cases surrounding wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney; from obtaining grants of probate to...
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...
David joined Manby & Steward as a Trainee Solicitor in 1991, qualified as a Solicitor in the Commercial Property Department in 1993 and became a Partner in 1996. David was appointed Head of the Commercial Property Department in 2011 and specialises...
Mr A - "Exemplary service delivered on time to cost estimate. All obstacles overcome, professionally and profoundly."Mr B - "Although the intended purchase did not complete due to findings from the Commercial Surveyor; FBC Manby Bowdler's...
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...
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...
Will joined FBC Manby Bowdler as a Solicitor in the Wills, Probate & Lifetime Planning Department in 2015. He has experience in a wide range of private client matters, assisting in the preparation of wills, lasting powers of attorney and the...
Mr A - Property Conveyancing“Andrew Wynne provided us with an extremely useful advice and service steering us through a particularly cautious transaction with his usual calm and prompt approach”Andrew specialises in advising businesses in relation to...
Mrs E – “Process was very easy and swift as requested. A very calm and helpful process”Anonymous Client – “My request to change my existing will to a more suited to my present circumstances and those of my children was met with sympathy, courteously...
Jan originally joined George F Baker as an Office Junior progressing to Legal Secretary in 1970 and then to a Legal Assistant in 2000 in the Wills, Probate & Lifetime Planning Department.Jan specialises in the writing of wills, dealing with the...
Mrs E - Transfer of Property as per Will“Jan was friendly and professional. Returned calls very quickly and made time for me.” Anonymous Client - Updating Will“Jan Corser very professional but also friendly and helpful. This is my third will to be...
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...
Anne Thomson is a woman of integrity and vast experience. As a U.S. Citizen married to a British citizen, my divorce was complex and difficult. With assets in multiple countries, legal actions in two countries in both civil and criminal courts, and a...
Margaret Rowe joined FBC Manby Bowdler as a Partner in the Wills, Probate & Lifetime Planning Department in 2011. Margaret advises on all aspects of wills and probate work and in elderly client matters.Below is a recent recommendation of Margaret's...
Having used FBC Manby Bowdler solicitors on several occasions for advice and services relating to employment staffing issues and also amendments to our company documents we have always found the level of service we received to be exceptional. On...
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...
Kim obtained a LLB (Hons) Law Degree from the University of Birmingham in 1982, before completing the Law Society Finals at the College of Law in Guildford in 1983. Kim joined the Firm as a Trainee Solicitor and qualified as a Solicitor in 1986,...
Mr D - "Efficient, Professional and Personal"Anon - "Originally made 25years 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...
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...
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...
"My family and I consulted Margaret Rowe on all legal matters concerning my late husband's estate and in the formation of a family trust. We have utter confidence in the professional services and advice given by Ms. Rowe and were enormously grateful...
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 was...
It was a seamless resolution, a target was agreed and we achieved exactly what we set out!Guy communicated & achieved everything we had hoped for. Thank you.Click here to view Guy's profile...
David Preece of FBC Manby Bowdler's Corporate Team could not have offered more support and understanding in the complicated process of buying multiple businesses. I received the piece of mind, step by step updates and complete support that helped the whole process complete on time, smoothly and most importantly enjoyable....
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...
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...
Andrew Vernon joined the Firm as an Assistant Solicitor in the Wills, Probate & Lifetime Planning Department in 1989 and became a Partner in 2002. Andrew specialises in all aspects of wills and probate work with a particular bias towards inheritance...
Tom Devey joined FBC Manby Bowdler as a Partner in the Agricultural & Rural Services Department in 2012. He specialises in all issues relating to agricultural property and businesses including land sales, acquisitions and farming contracts.Here are...
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...
Vicky joined the Firm in July 2007 as a Legal Secretary in the Private Client Department and has since progressed to a Legal Assistant role in the same Team, advising clients on all aspects of making a will.Here are just some of the recommendations...
Mrs B - Wills“A smooth process from start to finish. Will Jones was at all times professional and approachable, we don't know why we put it off for so long!”Mr & Mrs J - Will and Power of Attorney“Will was a pleasure to deal with. He dealt with our...
The courtesy and ease of discussion made for a stress free matter. Andrew was professional and explained the matter in layman's terms throughout. Click here to view Andrew's profile ...
Mr D "The service at FBCMB has been 1st class in all aspects. They are very helpful in what has been a very daunting experience for me. I would have no hesitation in recommending them. Craig Ridge & Katherine Lloyd have been so helpful and caring...
Sara was attentive, professional and modern in her approach. She responded to emails quickly and went the extra mile to ensure our house purchase was hassle free.Thank you Sara for all your help, you are a pleasure to deal with. Mr & Mrs Jones Click...
Will Jones has experience in a wide range of private client matters and assists clients in the preparation of wills, lasting powers of attorney and all aspects of the administration of estates.Here are just some of the recommendations of Will's work...
Tom Devey joined FBC Manby Bowdler as a Partner in the Agricultural & Rural Services Department in 2012. He specialises in all issues relating to agricultural property and businesses including land sales, acquisitions and farming contracts.Below is a...
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...
Jan originally joined George F Baker as an Office Junior progressing to Legal Secretary in 1970 and then to a Legal Assistant in 2000 in the Wills, Probate & Lifetime Planning Department. Jan specialises in the writing of wills, dealing with the...
Ms K "Good Advice - Guy defenced 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 recommend...
We are not familiar with the legal aspects of will making and probate management. We had a need for help in will making and later in administration of probate, FBC Manby Bowdler met this need to our full satisfaction. I am sure most people would feel...
Fiona obtained a 2:1 (Hons) Degree in Latin at the University of Leeds in 2012, before completing the Legal Practice Course, achieving Distinction, and the Graduate Diploma in Law, at the College of Law, York in 2014. Fiona advises on sales and...
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...
Mr P - Updating Will“Andrew Vernon dealt with us very professionally. He was thorough, a good listener and very approachable. We enjoyed the experience!” Mrs B - Wills and LPA/House deeds“Help with all three of the above was very satisfactory. All...
Anon - "David Raymont managed a difficult and long drawn out process, the first part of which was aborted, butculminated in a successful sale. At time it was like Chinese torture dealing with some time consuming andnugatory queries raised by the...
Mrs B - "Mr Edwards was friendly and easy to understand his explanations so that there was no trouble at all. I was very satisfied.” Mr H - "I had found that Jonathan had left his previous firm, so due to my pleasant experience in the past I found...
Craig became a Partner at FBC Manby Bowdler in 2008 and is Head of the Firm’s Disputed Probate Team. Craig specialises in all aspects of Commercial Dispute Resolution with emphasis on matters of a chancery nature and has extensive expert knowledge in...
Mr D - Wills and Power of Attorney“The advice given was clear and concise and very helpful in quite complex family matters.”Mr H - Making changes to Will“Excellent service, understood immediately what I wanted to do. Discussed any possible issues...
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.” Lorraine is a member of the front end team that handle a...
Thanks for all your effort and hard work on this, another good job by FBCMB!! Click here to view Alison's profile...
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.”Anon - "Excellent service. Suzanne was faultless...
Mrs L - Employment Matter“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...
J Cooper - "We are delighted with the thorough and professional way in which our claim has been handled. Everything was undertaken prior to submission to the other side (medical reports etc) resulting in no further evidence being required or...
My case was dealt with in a friendly yet still proficient way and attained a very satisfactory outcome. I have no hesitation in recommending Charlotte and the services of FBC Manby Bowdler. Click here to view Charlotte's Profile...
Ms K – Wills“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...
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...
Mr B - Probate and Estate Settlement“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.” Mr & Mrs T - Will“Mr William Jones dealt with all...
Anon - Divorce and Will"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"Divorce is the hardest thing I have ever experienced. However, FBC were fantastic....
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 extremely...
Anne has over 25 years experience in Family Law and was made a Partner and Head of the Firm’s Family Department in 1992. She deals with matters involving jointly owned assets and often complex commercial issues involving family companies, farming...
In addition, working with leading local partners, we also add further value to our client relationships in being able to deliver:
Healthcare Cash Plans – working with Paycare
Grown Consultancy – working with Growth Plans Ltd
Health & Safety Audits and Courses – working with In-Comm Training
Working for a 2* Times Best Company, the Progressive HR Team have first hand experience of what is required in relation to effective people management and leadership in order to drive business success.
Progressive HR – bespoke and cost effective strategic HR best practice for your business.
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Our Progressive HR service is bespoke to your business. You talk to us about your strategy and people challenges and we will provide you with a customised HR package based on your requrements. This can on the basis of a pay you go arrangement (Progressive HR standard) or annual retainer (Progressive HR Plus); all flexible and tailored to your business needs.
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