Blake Thomas has joined the company as business development director, while solicitor Tracy Ashby has joined as a partner in the wills, probate and lifetime planning team.
FBC Manby Bowdler CEO Neil Lloyd said: “The strength in depth of our teams, are a key factor in the success of our business, and I am delighted to welcome Blake and Tracy to the FBC Manby Bowdler family.
“They both come to us with extensive experience and expertise in their respective fields and will be a real asset as we continue to grow the business within the region.”
Blake joins the company from accounting and professional services firm PwC, where he was head of sales for the Midlands region. He has a proven track record in professional services, including leading teams, consulting on strategy and building strong and lasting client relationships. Before that he was head of business development at Gateley.
His responsibilities at FBC Manby Bowdler will include identifying and implementing strategies which optimise business growth, maximise opportunities and raise the profile and presence of the firm across the regions in which the firm operates.
As an experienced private client solicitor, Tracy brings with her a wealth of expertise honed over nearly 20 years working within law firms across the Midlands.
She advises individuals about Wills, inheritance tax planning and trusts, power of attorney, administration of estates and clients living in care or their families about fees and care settings.
Tracy joins us from her former role as a partner with Knights PLC and prior to that her career has included partnership in Midlands law firms Wright Hassall and mfg.