Episodes

Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 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 Einir, Head of Skills from Mentera. She chats with solicitor Sioned Williams about the support Mentera are able to offer farming clients, in particular in relation to succession planning and how Lanyon Bowdler can help ensure the relevant documents are produced with the benefit of access to funds through Farming Connect. Farming Connect is also able to facilitate family meetings to help address sensitive conversations and plan for the future of the farm.
Farming Connect's Website: https://businesswales.gov.wales/farmingconnect/
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 Feb 24, 2025
Tips for Securing a New Job Opportunity : Sophie Burgoyne and Rob Griffiths
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 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 Rob Griffiths from Blue Orchid Recruitment who chats with solicitor Sophie Burgoyne. Sophie and Rob discuss the recruitment process of matching candidates to employment opportunities and looking at experiences in everyday scenarios which can transfer into an exciting new job.
Rob provides advice on structuring a strong CV and covering letter, how to prepare for an interview, including doing your research about the business with the opportunity, and having five questions ready to ask about the role.
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 Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 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 David Ramsbottom and Sophie Burgoyne take a look at the impact on agricultural land and property following the Autumn 2024 Budget. They take a practical view suggesting it's wise to take a collaborative approach with your professional advisors to fully understand the value of your assets and the structure of your business.
Here's our episode released in December 2024 entitled "Unravelling the Budget for Farmers", with Edward and David: https://thelegallounge.podbean.com/e/unravelling-the-budget-for-farmers-edward-rees-and-david-pugh/?token=7699c4ce348e0152deb9b1285a6df999
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 Dec 30, 2024
LISTEN AGAIN: The Darker Side of Private Client
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
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.
In this episode, you'll hear solicitors Edward Rees and Neil Davies discuss the importance of good legal advice in relation to The Court of Protection, Lasting Powers of Attorney, wills, and estate administration.
Edward refers to two episodes from our back catalogue:
This one that Neil hosted with Lucy Speed: https://thelegallounge.podbean.com/e/mental-capacity-a-person-s-ability-to-make-their-own-decisions-neil-davies-lucy-speed/
and the episode Edward hosted alongside Mike from Brewin Dolphin: https://thelegallounge.podbean.com/e/inheritance-tax-planning-and-understanding-the-seven-year-rule-when-gifting-money-edward-rees-mike-williams/
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://lblaw.co.uk/knowledge

Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
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 Jack Fallows from Herald Wealth Management, who chats with Edward Rees about the changes arising from the autumn 2024 budget in relation to pensions and inheritance tax.
Disclaimer: When financial planning, please consider that your capital is at risk. Tax legislation is subject to change and depends upon your personal circumstances.
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 Dec 16, 2024
Unravelling the Budget for Farmers : Edward Rees and David Pugh
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
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, Edward Rees and David Pugh discuss the Autumn 2024 budget, which they speculate will have a seismic impact. In particular, the overhaul of agricultural property relief and business property relief which farmers are facing, and the potential knock-on effects.
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 Dec 09, 2024
LISTEN AGAIN: The Role of Professional Deputies and the Court of Protection
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
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, Matte and Toni from the Court of Protection Team chat about their roles, they explain what a professional deputy does and how they support an individual who's lost capacity. The Court of Protection is a specialised court in England and Wales that deals with the financial and property affairs of adults who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves.
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 Dec 02, 2024
The Impact of Qube on the Community : Holly Corrigan and Kate Lawson
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
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 Holly Corrigan from Qube, also known as Oswestry Community Action, a charity based in the North Shropshire town. Holly chats with Kate Lawson, a private client solicitor from Lanyon Bowdler. The charity is involved in a wide range of support for the community, such as helping people isolated through the community transport services and social groups which are held twice a week enabling people to stay connected and meet new friends.
Qube's Website: https://qube-oca.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/

Monday Nov 25, 2024
The Impact of Belmont Hall on the Community : Karen Clarke and Steve Handley
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
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 we welcome Steve Handley from Belmont Hall, Wellington, who talks to Lanyon Bowdler's Karen Clarke about the work the charity does for the local community. Belmont Hall is used every day of the week and evenings too, but over 50 people attend the Friday Club which is aimed at older people, many of whom may be alone and feel isolated. Belmont Hall is one of Lanyon Bowdler's chosen charities for the year ending September 2025.
Contact Steve by Mobile: 07814 536715 or visit: https://belmonthall.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/

Monday Nov 18, 2024
We Are Farming Minds : Lizzie Cross and Emily Jones
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
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, Lizzie Cross chats with Emily Jones, project manager with We Are Farming Minds. We Are Farming Minds is a registered charity set up to help raise mental awareness in the rural communities of Herefordshire and support the well-being of farmers across the land. Lizzie's family are farmers and this charity is very close to her heart.
We Are Farming Minds' Website: http://wearefarmingminds.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/