Neil Davies.

Neil is recognised as a Next Generation Partner in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 which states: Lanyon Bowdler fields a ‘very responsive’ team in the West Midlands, which continues to attract complex work from across the UK on a range of contentious property and welfare cases. Neil Davies is involved in a significant number of contested applications, and cases challenging the withdrawal of statutory care funding.

Testimonials from the 2026 edition of the Legal 500:

‘Neil Davies is always clear and professional, with a unique ability to go straight to the heart of a matter without any mitigating factors clouding the issue.’

Comments from previous editions include:

‘Neil Davies is proactive, considerate and clear in his communication, he is easy to contact, always happy to consider new ideas and take part in resolving issues and complications along the way. Neil cares about the individuals involved, has his clients at the centre of his decisions.’

‘Neil Davies was a godsend in helping me apply for a Court of Protection order. He was patient. He is a very down to earth man who treats you with respect and kindness irrespective of your social standing or background.’

‘All of our dealings were with Neil Davies, who always responded to any queries promptly and explained events clearly. He was always professional and friendly and went above and beyond to help us.’

Neil joined Lanyon Bowdler in May 2014 from national law firm Linder Myers LLP. He originally attained an BA (Hons) in English & Drama before retraining and qualifying as a solicitor in 2005.

Outside of work, Neil’s interests include walking, photography, genealogy and learning Welsh.