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Neil Lloyd

Neil Lloyd

CEO, FBC Manby Bowdler & Adeptio Law Group

Neil began his career at Lombard in 1994 where he held several roles at its head office in Surrey. Then more locally in the West Midlands he progressed to Director of Asset Finance, Birmingham and Warwickshire, before moving to London as Head of Sales Development. Neil is an Affiliate of the IFS School of Finance in 2013 and has been an Associate of the Chartered Banker Institute since 2016. Neil joined FBC Manby Bowdler as Sales Director in 2015. Working closely with the wider support functions he has helped develop the sales infrastructure, supporting the achievement of the Firms overall business plan objectives and growth strategy. Neil became Managing Director on April 1st 2020 and is a member of the Firm's Executive Board, working alongside Partners Guy Birkett and Tom Devey.

Articles

Birmingham law firm grows with new partners
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Birmingham law firm grows with new partners

FBC Manby Bowdler expands its team in Birmingham by welcoming five new legal partners and associates.
13 Jan 2026
The Budget’s hidden cost: paralysed investment and weak growth
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The Budget’s hidden cost: paralysed investment and weak growth

The Chancellor’s Budget offers scant relief for Midlands firms already grappling with fragile confidence and rising pressures
10 Dec 2025
Midlands law firm expands to Birmingham
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Midlands law firm expands to Birmingham

FBC Manby Bowdler opens its first Birmingham office, reflecting continued growth and investment in the region
20 May 2025
Discovering a more sustainable way to do business
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Discovering a more sustainable way to do business

Neil Lloyd explores the ESG standards and the challenges and opportunities it brings for forms
1 Aug 2023
Solicitors sans frontiers
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Solicitors sans frontiers

Neil Lloyd explores the benefits of embracing a worldwide view of the legal sector
8 Feb 2023
Who are you – and what do you stand for?
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Who are you – and what do you stand for?

Neil Lloyd considers the importance of building on';s brand over traditional marketing methods
20 Jul 2022
Technology tamed: harmonising firm infrastructure
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Technology tamed: harmonising firm infrastructure

Neil Lloyd reflects on how getting your firm's technology infrastructure right canhelp to grow your business
9 Feb 2022
From surviving to thriving: business development in a post-pandemic era
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From surviving to thriving: business development in a post-pandemic era

Neil Lloyd discusses how a proactive approach to business development can help firms bounce back from the pandemic
21 Oct 2021
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