Episodes

Monday May 12, 2025
The Role of Family Law Solicitors : Prianka Muruhathas and Kelly Reynolds
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Welcome to 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.
In this episode, solicitors Prianka Muruhathas and Kelly Reynolds discuss several aspects of family law outside the courts, including private financial dispute resolution, which is a negotiation session where parties, with the help of an arbitrator, attempt to reach a settlement regarding financial matters, and collaborative law, which offers an approach whereby the divorcing couple and their lawyers work to achieve an agreement outside of court proceedings.
Further listening suggestions:
The Pathfinders Pilot Scheme in North Wales: https://thelegallounge.podbean.com/e/the-pathfinders-pilot-scheme-in-north-wales-for-children-jon-moriarty-and-caroline-yorke/
Collaborative Law:
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/

Monday May 05, 2025
Financial Education and Empowerment : Kate Lawson and Kim Cleminson-Jones
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
Welcome to 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.
In this episode, Solicitor Kate Lawson chats with Kim Cleminson-Jones from KC Accountancy. Kim is passionate about financial education and empowering individuals, particularly school students, to ensure they have the knowledge about money, including savings and interest rates, as well as opening up discussions with parents and guardians.
KC Accountancy Services website: https://www.kcaccountancyservices.co.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/

Thursday May 01, 2025
Her Legal Story: Lucy Small
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Welcome to our mini series, hosted by Laura Weir.
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 Laura knows very little about her guest's career stories.
Today Lucy Small is in the hot seat. Lucy's a partner in the Medical Negligence Team and based in the Hereford office. See her LB profile here: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/about-us/our-people/lucy-small/
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/

Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Welcome to 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.
In this episode, Morgan Hanley and Emily Mouland, solicitors in the Court of Protection team, discuss the day-to-day role of a property and financial affairs deputy, explaining the difference between lay deputies and professional deputies and highlighting the responsibilities of this important role. They cover the definition of mental capacity and how to empower people to make decisions within their capabilities.
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/

Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Her Legal Story: Emma Deering
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Welcome to our mini series, hosted by Laura Weir.
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 Laura knows very little about her guest's career stories.
Today Emma Deering is in the hot seat. Emma's a partner in the Private Client Team and based in the Conwy office. See her LB profile here: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/about-us/our-people/emma-deering/
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/

Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Welcome to 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.
In this podcast, solicitors Laura Weir and Philippa Pearson talk about starting their careers working in London and what spurred them on to move from the city and what drew them to Lanyon Bowdler. Both reference the quality of work they enjoy at Lanyon Bowdler, how the firm benefits from strong community ties, along with the work-life balance that can be achieved.
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/

Monday Apr 14, 2025
Selling a Probate Property : Saffia Keegan and Aimee Johnson
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Welcome to 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.
In this episode, Saffia Keegan from our Residential Property Team chats with Aimee Johnson from the Private Client Team. They talk about the process of selling a property which forms part of an individual's estate after they've died. Saffia and Amy discuss the valuation process, the role the executor has regarding getting the property ready for sale, when is the right time to put the property on the market.
They flag up the importance of ensuring the empty property is still insured and highlight how council tax is applied to vacant properties.
Here's Aimee's previous episode she references about the probate pathway: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/understanding-the-probate-pathway-edward-rees-and/id1582449235?i=1000643307298
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/

Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Welcome to 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.
In this episode, clinical negligence lawyers Lucy Small and Phoebe Blythin explain how, whilst not policy across the NHS as of yet, the introduction of Martha's rule has come about. Martha lost her life at the age of 13 after developing sepsis following an accident. Martha's death could have been prevented.
Martha's parents have fought for patients and their families to now have the right for an urgent second opinion to improve patient safety, no matter their age.
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/

Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Welcome to 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.
In this episode, Dawn Humphries chats with Victoria Sugden, Charity Director of the League of Friends at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Gobowen. Victoria talks about her career, how it moulded her and the rewarding role she has today. Fundraising is hugely important and Victoria talks about the various different activities and how funds can add to the innovation within the hospital to aid patient recovery.
You can still support the Garden for Alice project here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/gardenforalice
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/

Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Welcome to 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.
In this episode, we welcome Andrew Jenkins, who speaks with solicitor Debbie Humphries. Andrew talks about his background. Being involved in a road traffic accident in 1999, he sustained a brain injury, which eventually led him to becoming a brand ambassador for Headway.
It was identified that Andrew needed emotional support after his accident, and counselling was suggested. On reflection, he now recognises he was probably suffering from depression. Fifteen years later, he undertook counselling, which transformed his life. Andrew, having now removed his own mask, is self-aware and particularly loves working with children to educate and inspire.
LinkedIn with Andrew here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjenkinsspeaker/
Check out "Trek with a Traitor": https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andrewjenkinsspeaker_take-on-the-challenge-with-andrew-jenkins-activity-7267451884557242372-9KqE/
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/