Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Shrewsbury
Lanyon Bowdler is a distinguished law firm with a rich heritage dating back to 1988, formed through the merger of two historic Shropshire practices. Our team combines local expertise with national recognition, consistently ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers UK directories across 13 practice areas including clinical negligence, family law, and agricultural law. We prioritise client relationships, offering tailored legal solutions for individuals and businesses across Shropshire, Herefordshire, North Wales, and the Midlands.Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our Lexcel accreditation and a track record of complex case resolutions, including multi-million-pound personal injury settlements. We maintain modern offices in strategic locations while upholding traditional values of integrity, approachability, and professional rigour.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Agricultural Law
Clinical Negligence
Wills & Probate
Commercial Property
Employment Law
Personal Injury Claims
Court of Protection
Business Law
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers UK for 13 specialist practice areas
- Client-focused service combining local knowledge with national expertise
- Award-winning agricultural law team serving rural communities since 1988
- Transparent pricing structures with fixed-fee options available
- Proven track record in complex clinical negligence cases with multi-million-pound settlements
Associations and certifications
- Legal 500
- Chambers UK
- Lexcel Accredited
What people say
Professional and approachable
Excellent communication
Highly recommended
Seamless process
Expert legal advice
Services
Clinical Negligence
Our Band 1 ranked clinical negligence team handles complex cases including birth injuries, surgical errors, and misdiagnoses. We secure compensation for clients across England and Wales, providing access to rehabilitation services and specialist case management. With over 30 years' experience, we've recovered millions in settlements for clients affected by medical errors.
Agricultural Law
Specialist agricultural solicitors advise on land transactions, tenancy agreements, and farm succession planning. We represent farming families and rural businesses across Shropshire and Wales, offering tailored solutions for agricultural disputes and estate management. Our team includes Welsh-speaking solicitors with deep sector knowledge.
Family Law
Experienced family law practitioners handle divorce proceedings, child arrangements, and financial settlements. We offer collaborative law approaches and mediation services, with particular expertise in high-net-worth divorces and complex probate matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Conveyancing
Residential and commercial conveyancing services with fixed-fee pricing. Our teams in Shrewsbury, Hereford, and Telford handle property transactions with average completion times 15% faster than industry standards. We specialise in new build purchases and rural property sales.
Wills & Probate
Comprehensive will writing and probate services with tax planning experts. We assist executors with estate administration, including complex international assets and contentious probate cases. Our solicitors help clients establish lasting powers of attorney and trust arrangements.
People
Sue Hodgson
Family Law Solicitor
Recognised in Chambers UK for family law expertise, Sue specialises in complex child arrangement disputes and high-net-worth divorces. With 25 years' experience, she advocates collaborative law approaches while maintaining strong advocacy skills for contested cases.
Georgina Hughes
Private Client Solicitor
Specialist in wills, probate, and inheritance tax planning with particular focus on rural estates. Georgina leads our Court of Protection team managing over 140m in deputyship assets, providing practical solutions for vulnerable clients and their families.
Edward Nutting
Agricultural Solicitor
Welsh-speaking partner heading our Conwy office, Edward advises on agricultural land transactions and farm business structures. His expertise in agricultural tenancies and rural property disputes makes him a trusted advisor across North Wales.
Nicole Cousins
Trainee Solicitor
Clinical negligence trainee combining medical background with legal expertise. Nicole assists in birth injury claims and surgical error cases, focusing on securing rehabilitation support for clients while completing her professional qualification.
David Battisby
Managing Partner
Led firm development since 2010, overseeing expansion to eight offices. David champions modern legal service delivery while maintaining traditional client care values, with particular focus on agricultural law sector growth.
Questions
What areas of law does Lanyon Bowdler specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, agricultural law, clinical negligence, wills & probate, commercial property, and personal injury claims across Shropshire and Wales.
Are Lanyon Bowdler regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we're authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number: 534828) and Lexcel accredited for quality standards.
Do they offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee options for conveyancing, wills, and probate services with transparent pricing structures across all practice areas.
What recognition has Lanyon Bowdler received?
We're consistently recommended in Legal 500 and Chambers UK directories, with our clinical negligence team ranked Band 1 in Chambers UK 2025.
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