Sara Simson
I head up the Wills, Probate and Lifetime Planning Team in Redditch and deal with a range of matters including powers of attorney, probate and the Court of Protection, I aim to help families through what can be a really difficult time.
In 2016, I became a full member of The Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners, the international professional body for advisers specialising in inheritance and succession planning.
- Tell us a little bit about your business… / or the organisation you work for.
FBC Manby Bowdler LLP is a 35 Partner law firm and has been providing award winning legal advice to businesses and individuals since 1826. Employing over 190 people, the practice has six branches based throughout the West Midlands, Shropshire, and Worcestershire, and is focused on and committed to quality and excellent client care.
The firm prides itself on working in partnership with its clients to ensure the provision of commercial, innovative, and cost transparent legal advice that adds value and uncomplicates the legal process. We are proud to be a legal services provider that is constantly striving to do things differently in order to make legal services more accessible to clients and aligned with their needs.
- How did you get into the industry?
When I decided to purchase my first home I went to my local solicitors and decided to pursue a career in law.
- What are the biggest opportunities and challenges in your industry?
Opportunities
To progress a career.
To help people.
Challenges
Ensuring time limits are met.
Complying with regulations.
- How would you describe your leadership style? (if not in a leadership role talk about your working style)
Fair.
Treat everyone in the manner you would want to be treated.
- How do you get the most out of the people who work for you? (or work with you)
Talking and explaining the reasons we do things the way we do.
- What are the most crucial elements to your business running smoothly and being successful?
Ensuring the client has a good experience.
- How has the past 12 months been for you?
Very busy but rewarding.
- What will the next 12 months look like for you or your business?
To continue to grow and develop the team.
- What are the highlights of your career so far?
Being made a partner
- What’s the biggest professional / business mistake that you’ve learnt from?
Don’t put something to one side if you don’t have the answer. Find a solution and ask for help.
- What’s the best piece of professional / business advice you’ve been given or would like to give?
Treat everyone in any role with respect.
