Law firm FBC Manby Bowdler is celebrating top honours for its Shropshire-based lawyers in the latest Legal 500 rankings.
The 2025 prestigious legal rankings place the firm’s agricultural and rural services team in the top tier, alongside the Telford-based family team which also retains the highest ranking.
Partners Sarah Baugh and Tom Devey, based in Shrewsbury, are named as Leading Individuals with Anne Thomson, partner in the family department, securing the same top spot. Family solicitor Elizabeth Harris-Clark is ranked for the first time as a Next Generation Partner alongside planning partner Suzanne Tucker who retains the same title.
Managing Partner Neil Lloyd said the anticipated Legal 500 rankings highlighted the excellence within the firm.
“So many of our fantastic lawyers received a mention in the Legal 500 2025 and to see new top spots and retained high ranking is testament to the excellent work delivered by these teams.
“We are particularly delighted by the feedback provided by clients which is partly what the ranking is based on. They say our people are approachable, knowledgeable, pragmatic and importantly, good to work with. That’s the stellar service to clients we pride ourselves on.
“In total, more than 25 of our lawyers were highlighted in the 2025 rankings and it is great to see new names on the list too as we look to develop the strength and breadth of what we can offer clients as well as developing the careers of those working with us.”
Philip Cowell, Sarah Millington, and Claire Darley in the family team were also named as key lawyers in the Legal 500 guide.
West Midlands-based Guy Birkett and Charlotte Clode, commercial litigation partners, retained top rankings and were joined by partner Susan Todhunter who was also named as a Leading Individual, the highest ranking a lawyer can achieve, in the world’s leading legal directory.
The Legal 500 rankings are based on a series of criteria and highlight the practice area teams who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice.
The results are available to view free of charge at legal500.com/rankings/.
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