Penny Raby
Solicitor
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Solicitor
SRA ID: 173334
Penny has practised as a Family Lawyer since 1980. She was a partner with Armitage Sykes & Hinchcliffe in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, until 1994 when she moved back to her native Midlands to marry Mike Gordon. Penny Raby & Co. was set up in 1995 in Pershore, Worcestershire. She has appeared on television and radio on behalf of local and national Law Societies in Yorkshire and Worcestershire. She was the first Lady President of Worcestershire Law Society in 1995/96 and served a second term as President in 2003/04. She is currently Chair of the National Sole Practitioners’ Group for solicitors. She is a member of Resolution, the national family Lawyers’ Association, and has served as President of the West Yorkshire and Worcestershire committees. Penny enjoys reading and country walking and is a Church Warden at St. Mary’s Wick. She also enjoys performing the mini pantomime (Snow White & The Seven Small Business People and variations thereupon!) she devised with Mike Gordon, which they have toured internationally, for networking, charity, and family occasions.
Harmony House, 7-9 Church Street, WR10 1DT
Licensed for 2 years
Practice Areas
Family Law
Divorce and financial settlement
Penny was recommended to me by a friend, and I'm incredibly grateful for that introduction. I had consulted several solicitors about how mine and my husband's assets might be divided in our divorce, and Penny stood out immediately. Her advice was not only the clearest, but it also suggested the most favourable financial outcome for me. From the start, I felt that she genuinely understood both the emotional and financial complexities of my sitaution.
Thanks to her expertise, we achieved an outcome that exceeded my expectations and aligned closely with what she suggested was possible in our very first meeting. I'm certain that I wouldn't have reached such a positive result had I chosen one of the other solicitors I initially consulted, who seemed less supportive of my case.
Penny and her team were efficient, knowledgable, and helpful throughout the process. In particular, Mike did his best to help me when it got to the stage where I could no longer afford legal fees by giving me several funding options to think about and was always there on WhatsApp with advice (and humour!) when needed.
The fees were substantial, especially when we had to involve a barrister, and sometimes it was difficult knowing exactly what some of the communication meant and its consequences - so it was a stressful time. Despite this, I felt supported and I was confident that Penny and her team were doing their best for me at all times. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone seeking advice on family matters.
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Review for Penny Raby & Mike Gordon
Penny Raby came highly recommended by a trusted friend, who described her as one of the best — though not the cheapest. At a time of considerable emotional strain, I knew I needed someone who truly understood the complexities of my situation, and Penny lived up to that recommendation.
My divorce involved multiple layers of challenge, including leaving a business I had co-founded and co-owned with my former husband, as well as negotiating a fair financial settlement. Penny was tenacious and unwavering in protecting my interests. I especially appreciated her strength and advocacy when I was at my most vulnerable — I really felt she had my back.
Her husband and colleague, Mike Gordon, was also an invaluable part of the team. His calm, strategic approach helped bring clarity and fairness to what could have otherwise been an overwhelming process.
Legal fees were significant, which I expected, though they did feel steep at times. That said, I was grateful that when I reached my financial limit, Penny honoured that boundary and did not charge for the final months — a generous and professional gesture that I deeply appreciated.
At times I found the legal language and communication a little difficult to follow, especially during stressful periods, but overall, I felt supported and well represented. The outcomes Penny and Mike achieved — particularly in securing my share of the home and a fair exit from the business — have given me stability and peace of mind as I move forward.
I’m thankful for their persistence, expertise, and humanity throughout an incredibly difficult chapter.
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Financial remedies
I had a phone consultation with Ms Penny Raby in relation to my ongoing financial proceedings. I found her very professional, to-the-point, and quick to understand the dynamics of my case. Also quite liked the quirkiness of the website of the firm!
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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 11 February, 2025
Thank you for your kind review. We are so happy that we were able to able to assist you. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you need any more support.
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Separation.
I found a company very very professional and very approachable thank you very much.
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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 04 February, 2025
Thank you for your kind review. We are so happy that we were able to able to assist you in your matter. We wish you all the best for the future and please remember us should you need any further assistance in the future.
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Supportive and measured
The help provided by Family Matters (Penny Raby) was both supportive and measured throughout and I very much welcomed the technical guidance, the general advice, and also in parts moral support in what was a very difficult situation to navigate and all guidance provided by family matters proved to be accurate and effective in arriving at the required outcome.
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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 04 February, 2025
Thank you for your kind review. We are so happy that we were able to able to assist you in your matter. We wish you all the best for the future and please remember us should you need any further assistance in the future.
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Child Arrangements
Penny and her team excelled and far exceeded my expectations helping navigate difficult and frustrating child arrangements after divorce.
I am grateful to her and team, her excellent choice of barrister, and guidance through a lengthy legal process. From first contact to final outcome I was grateful to be dealing with Penny Raby & Co rather than some of the more corporate solicitors I had used in the past.
The outcome was better than I could have hoped for and now have excellent contact arrangements with my son after a bleak looking starting point!
Would recommend Penny Raby & Co (and have recommended to friends and family) to anyone seeking help with any area of family law.
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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 04 February, 2025
Thank you Jonathon for your kind review. We are so happy that we were able to able to assist you in your matter. We wish you all the best for the future and please remember us should you need any further assistance in the future.
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Divorce application / sharing assets
Penny and Mike were able to explain requirements and the complex form required for the court in a clear and concise way. Both parties were left feeling a fair compromise had been achieved.
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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 21 October, 2024
Thank you for your review. We are so happy that we were able to assist you both to reach a fair agreement.
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Excellent Service
I have clicked all of the descriptors in the review boxes below.
In every aspect of the service I received from Penny Raby and Co. this company excelled.
I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone who needs advice on divorce and family law.
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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 21 February, 2024
Thanks for taking time to review Anonymous. Any narrative which includes “excelled” is very welcome! And permits me to mention our 20 years Lexcel Quality award this year. Penny Raby & Co. being the first sole practitioner family lawyer to achieve Lexcel status way back in 2004. WOW!!
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When Only The Best Will Do
Penny came highly recommended from a Barrister friend of my Daughter. From the day I met her I knew she was going to be on my side, helping alleviate the stress that Divorce brings with a kind, approachable, friendly but professional manner.
She was always honest, explained the process and never wavered from her initial goal. Having her Husband Mike Gordon within the practice was another benefit, everything kept in house helping communication flow.
My personal experience was never going to be easy, she was up against a difficult and challenging situation. She never lost focus, always working towards the end result which is what truly counts. Penny and her team delivered a Divorce settlement that was everything she promised from day one, she is not only tenacious but relentless in protecting her client.
I highly recommend the practise as they work together as one, fully supportive in their dedication to allow you the Client to feel they have your back. I was told she was the best, I was not disappointed.
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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 21 February, 2024
Christmas come early .. many thanks Janine!! Simply The Best!!
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Divorce
Absolutely fantastic team of professional lawyers, after being let down time after time by HCB solicitors I got recommended Penny and her team enough. They mad my divorce quick and smooth talked me through everything kept me informed and I would definitely use them again.
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A representative from Penny Raby & Co responded to this review on 21 February, 2024
The transition from previous solicitors is often a challenge (and worry) for our new client. Happily #TEAMPenny #gotthisdone. Thank you for kind words William.
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