The Legal Lounge from LBLaw.co.uk

Residential Tenancies in Wales - The Most Common Questions : Alys Jones, Toby Williams and Katie Baker

In this episode Katie Baker, Toby Williams and Alys Jones look at various scenarios in relation to residential tenancies in Wales. These include your obligations if you're considering becoming a landlord and advice on things you should be aware of if you're thinking about renting a property.

This is The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities.

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/ 

Social Media Dangers : Debbie Humphries and Karen Clarke

In this episode, personal injury lawyers Debbie Humphries and Karen Clarke talk about social media. They highlight the good and the bad, in particular how posts can jeopardise a claim. Debbie and Karen also highlight the safety issues in using social media for those who are vulnerable. The team work with Cyber Spider in order to protect those who need it.

Cyber Spider make the internet a safer place for children and adults at risk: https://cyber-spider.co.uk/

Find out more about the Innovation After Injury Event here: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/innovation-after-injury-event/

This is The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities.

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/ 

So, What Do You Do? Personal Injury Lawyer v Costs Lawyer (Alexander Spanner & David Hughes)

So What Do You Do? is a brand new mini-series, designed to give you a behind-the-scenes look at different areas of law and the professionals who practice them.

Each episode pairs two legal experts from different departments within Lanyon Bowdler. They explain what their work involves—in plain, friendly terms, all within the time limit of 10 minutes ⌛

This first chat is between Alex Spanner (Personal Injury Lawyer) and David Hughes (a Costs Lawyer)

See their lblaw.co.uk profiles here:
Alexander Spanner: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/about-us/our-people/alexander-spanner/

David Hughes: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/about-us/our-people/david-hughes/

 

This is The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities.

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/ 

Challenging the Family Farm Tax with Scott Pepe from NFU

In this episode, Edward Rees talks with Scott Pepe, the External Affairs Manager with the NFU. Scott explains how the NFU are at the forefront of lobbying the government in relation to farming and talks us through all the work that he and his colleagues are doing behind the scenes. The autumn budget in 2024 announced proposed seismic changes in relation to APR and BPR, also known as a family farm tax. Scott now urges farmers to write to their Labour MPs to raise concerns over the Chancellor's proposed changes. 

For more about the Family Farm Tax: https://www.nfuonline.com/

This is The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities.

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/ 

Her Legal Story : Katie Baker

Welcome to our mini series, usually hosted by Laura Weir - today Brian Evans is taking the reins.

During "Her Legal Story", we'll shine a spotlight on some of the talented women at Lanyon Bowdler. The beauty of these conversations is that the host knows very little about their guest's career stories.

Today Katie Baker is in the hot seat. Katie is a solicitor in the Commercial Dispute Resolution and Disputes & Court Claims Teams based in the Conwy office.  See her LB profile here:  https://www.lblaw.co.uk/about-us/our-people/katie-baker/

 

Listen out for more "Her Legal Story" episodes, released on Thursdays.

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/

Little Stars and the Support they Provide to Families in Shropshire : Jemma Groves and Leanne Simcoe

In this episode, corporate solicitor Jemma Groves speaks with Leanne Simcoe, who founded Little Stars in 2020.

Leanne explains how the charity provides families support with the products children aged nought to teens need. She also shares details of fundraising events, all vital in raising funds for the charity. Little Stars have helped over 5,000 beneficiaries since starting in 2020.

Little Stars: https://www.littlestarscharity.org/

This is The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities.

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/ 

Her Legal Story : Kelly Reynolds

Welcome to our mini series, usually hosted by Laura Weir - today Brian Evans is taking the reins.

During "Her Legal Story", we'll shine a spotlight on some of the talented women at Lanyon Bowdler. The beauty of these conversations is that the host knows very little about their guest's career stories.

Today Kelly Reynolds is in the hot seat. Kelly is a solicitor in the Family Team and based in the Shrewsbury office.  See her LB profile here:  https://www.lblaw.co.uk/about-us/our-people/kelly-reynolds/

 

Listen out for more "Her Legal Story" episodes, released on Thursdays.

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/

The Tragic Loss of Children - Hope House : Natasha Gibbons and Paula Owen

In this podcast, solicitor Natasha Gibbons talks with Paula Owen, a neonatal nurse from Hope House. Hope House offers support to families who are experiencing the loss of a baby or dealing with the diagnosis of a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. The charity works with the families to make memories which include hand and foot moulds, videos and photographs, along with heartbeat recordings embedded into cuddly animals.

TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE TACKLES THEMES THAT SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND UPSETTING.

Hope House: https://www.hopehouse.org.uk

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/ 

Anna Redding Interviews Ackley Bridge Star Sam Retford

We welcome back Anna Redding, who has an initial catch up with solicitor Lucy Small, and then interviews Sam Retford of Ackley Bridge and Coronation Street fame and who's currently playing Dougal McKenzie in Outlander, Blood of My Blood.

They chat about Sam's career in acting, beginning with how he stumbled into the craft at school and found his first big break on Ackley Bridge. Sam reflects on how the show shaped him personally and professionally, and compares the challenges of theatre versus television. He shares stories from Outlander: Blood of My Blood and Coronation Street, including funny on-set memories and his mischievous pranks.  

🔗 Here's a link to Lucy Small's previous chat with Anna Redding: https://thelegallounge.podbean.com/e/a-voice-for-hidden-disabilities-lucy-small-and-special-guest-anna-redding/

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/ 

The Role of Legal Support Assistants in the Residential Property Team : Chloe Thomas and Florence Proctor

In this episode, legal support assistants Chloe Thomas and Florence Proctor discuss their journeys from completing law degrees to their roles in the Residential Property Team at Lanyon Bowdler. Chloe and Florence talk about other customer-facing jobs they've done as well as what their day-to-day roles currently involve. They agree the experience they are getting, and those other jobs they've done so far in their careers are perfect stepping stones for law graduates aiming for a career as a solicitor.

This is The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities.

For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/