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Midlands law firms keeps place at top of rankings tree

Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler is celebrating after receiving global recognition for its expertise in advising wealthy clients. The prestigious international Chambers High Net Worth Guide has recognised the excellent customer service provided to clients from the award-winning firm’s solicitors and the quality of advice. The FBC Manby Bowdler team that covers Wolverhampton & Black Country has, for the first time, been awarded the highest possible Band 1 ranking in the private wealth category of the guide, notably praised for being “a superb team covering all aspects of the law”. Three of FBC Manby Bowdler’s lawyers have been individually recognised in the guide. Christina Polychronakis, a partner in the wills, probate and lifetime planning team in the Wolverhampton office, has earned a Band 1 ranking and is commended in the guide for being “personable” and for explaining “legal matters in a clear way, which is important when dealing with private clients of varying ages and sophistication”. Her Wolverhampton-based colleague Michelle Monnes-Thomas, who heads up the community care team, was named as ‘up and coming’ for a second year and is complimented for her “deep level of genuine care and support to her clients”. Graham Fuller, a partner in the wills, probate and lifetime planning team at Shrewsbury, has been awarded a Band 1 grading after being ‘up and coming’ last year and is praised for his “attention to detail and constructive approach.” The FBC Manby Bowdler team that works with clients in Shrewsbury and the surrounding area retained its highest-possible Band 1 ranking in the private wealth category of the guide. The publication is one of the most comprehensive independently researched handbooks used by family offices and professional advisers across the world looking for legal experts in a specific field. Managing director Neil Lloyd said: “Managing high net worth estates is a very specialised area of law and I’m delighted that two of our teams and three of our lawyers have been recognised for their expertise and quality of service. “Earning a ranking in the Chambers guide isn’t easy – to do it repeatedly is a real accolade, so huge congratulations to our teams and lawyers for their success. “Our aim is to make sure everyone who comes to us is able to protect their assets and make the most of their money, whether that is through a will, a lasting power of attorney or through financial planning, for both high net worth estates and for those with fewer assets. “We aim to offer the best quality service possible, and these rankings certainly suggest we are on the right track.” For more information about how FBC Manby Bowdler’s experts can help you, visit www.fbcmb.co.uk/

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