The Legal Lounge from LBLaw.co.uk

In this episode, Amy Burgoyne from the Personal Injury Team talks to Alan Lewis, branch leader for West Mercia Casualties Union. This charity provides training to the emergency services, NHS and businesses using actors who have been made up with realistic injuries such as open wounds. West Mercia Casualties Union Website: https://casualtiesunion.org.uk/contact/ This is The Legal Lounge, where you'...

In this episode, we welcome a special guest, Dave Courteen, who talks with corporate and commercial solicitor Jemma Groves about the Lexus Wrexham Open, which takes place in October as part of the ITF World Tennis Tour. Dave explains the history of the tournament in Shrewsbury and now Wrexham, the logistics of putting on a major tennis tournament and what people can expect this year. Wrexham Open'...

In this episode, solicitor Alexander Spanner talks to Sean McCarthy, who is the Shropshire Council Armed Forces Lead. Sean explains what the Armed Forces Covenant is all about, who it supports and how organisations can sign up. 22 June marks the start of Armed Forces Week, and Sean explains what Shropshire Council is planning for 2026. Get in Touch With Sean: sean.mccarthy@shropshire.gov.uk For al...

This is an episode in our Mini Series "Grounded In Agriculture", where Katie Baker sits down with the people running, building and working inside businesses connected to agriculture. Today she's joined by Rhys Jones from Cattle Strength, a thriving farm-based fitness business that's become a standout example of successful diversification in rural Wales. Rhys will be talking about his journey from...

In this episode, Edward Rees and David Pugh review the developments since the landmark 2024 budget regarding inheritance tax for farmers and business owners and they review where we have now landed post implementation of the new regime on 6 April 2026. 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...

In this episode we welcome special guest Jools Payne who chats with solicitor Kate Lawson about an exciting sporting event coming to Oswestry this summer. Oswestry Cricket Club will be hosting the Women and Girls Softball Festival of Cricket Culture and Community on 5 July, an event Lanyon Bowdler is proud to be exclusively sponsoring. This is The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and he...

In this episode, Alexander Spanner and Amy Burgoyne talk about military claims, in particular the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, explaining the criteria a claimant needs to meet and how someone can make a claim. 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...

This is an episode in our Mini Series "Grounded In Agriculture", where Katie Baker sits down with the people running, building and working inside businesses connected to agriculture. Today she's joined by Huw Tudor from Oxbury Bank, an agricultural bank dedicated to supporting farmers, contractors and agri-businesses as they run, expand and diversify their operations.  Huw brings a wealth of exper...

In this episode, Edward Rees is joined by colleagues Sophie Burgoyne and Nyrée Grevett. Following a poll carried out by Lanyon Bowdler on LinkedIn, the team discussed the results, comparing them with some national statistics. The three talk about why some people don't have wills, whether people actually need a will, and the fact people don't like to talk about their death with their families. This...

This episode contains graphic descriptions of road traffic accidents and injuries.   In this hard-hitting podcast, Crew Commander Paul Harper of West Midlands Fire Service talks with Debbie Humphries about the young driver's safety evenings, now run as road safe ready, that he has initiated following the trauma of attending an accident where his son was seriously injured.   WMFS Article: https://w...

In this episode, employment solicitors Gemma Workman explains the process for making an employment tribunal claim, which starts with notifying ACAS. They talk through the various steps, including time limitations, whether a claim can be amended, if legal advice is required, and the types of awards a tribunal can make. This is The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers...

So What Do You Do? This new mini-series is designed to give you a behind-the-scenes look at different careers within the legal sector, and the people within those roles at Lanyon Bowdler. Each episode pairs two legal experts from different departments within Lanyon Bowdler. They explain what their work involves—in plain, friendly terms. This chat is between Amanda Jones (Marketing Director) and Br...

This is an episode in our Mini Series "Grounded In Agriculture", where Katie Baker sits down with the people running, building and working inside businesses connected to agriculture. Davina Fetherstonhaugh speaks with Katie about the transformation of Coed Coch Estate from a traditional, high-input sheep farm into a regenerative, profitable, and collaborative farming system. Passionate about suppo...

This is an episode in our Mini Series "Grounded In Agriculture", where Katie Baker sits down with the people running, building and working inside businesses connected to agriculture. Huw Myfyr is an Associate Director at Baileys and Partners, he's here to discuss his route into a career in agriculture, the opportunities and challenges facing those working within agriculture, as well as his own per...

Welcome to the latest in our mini-series, which today is hosted by Managing Partner, Brian Evans. 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 Staci Robinson is in the hot seat. Staci is a solicitor in the Family Law Team based in the...

Welcome to the latest in our mini-series, which today is hosted by Managing Partner, Brian Evans. 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 Sonali Obhrai is in the hot seat. Sonali is a solicitor in the Family Law Team based in the...

This is an episode in our Mini Series "Grounded In Agriculture", where Katie Baker sits down with the people running, building and working inside businesses connected to agriculture. Fred Hickish is the Senior Surveyor at Carter Jonas, he's here to discuss his route into a career in agriculture, the opportunities and challenges facing those working within agriculture, as well as his own personal e...

So What Do You Do? This new mini-series is designed to give you a behind-the-scenes look at different careers within the legal sector, and the people within those roles at Lanyon Bowdler. Each episode pairs two legal experts from different departments within Lanyon Bowdler. They explain what their work involves—in plain, friendly terms. This chat is between Helen Siegieda (Compliance) and Emma Har...

This is the first in our Mini Series "Grounded In Agriculture", where Katie Baker sits down with the people running, building and working inside businesses connected to agriculture. Paul Williams is the Deputy President at NFU Cymru, working with farmers to create a better agricultural future in Wales. Today, he talks with Katie about the importance of Agriculture around the world and specifically...

In this episode we welcome Rose Donnelly, Engagement and Development Manager from LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector. Rose is chatting with Karen Clark, who is a mental health first aider here at Lanyon Bowdler. Rose explains how the charity started and how today it is there for anyone working in the legal sector and their families who has the need for emotional support. LawCa...

In this episode, solicitor Katie Baker from the Dispute Resolution Team discusses cohabitating couples with a former colleague. There is an increase in people living together outside of a marriage, but if things go wrong, it can be more expensive and complex to come to a resolution. This is The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talki...

So What Do You Do? This new mini-series is designed to give you a behind-the-scenes look at different careers within the legal sector, and the people within those roles at Lanyon Bowdler. 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 chat is betwe...

So What Do You Do? This new mini-series is designed to give you a behind-the-scenes look at different careers within the legal sector, and the people within those roles at Lanyon Bowdler. Each episode pairs two 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 chat is between Mik...

Mark Evans chats with Karen Clarke from our personal injury team about what motivated him to start Legal Runner, which now has members worldwide. In the legal world, there is a known problem regarding mental health and well-being. LawCare is a charity for the legal sector and Mark wanted to draw attention to the charity. Starting with his first marathon in 2020, he's now completed two more as well...

In this episode, Anna Redding and Kathy Chilton explore what a deputy does by putting questions to Court of Protection solicitor Lucy Speed. 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...