The Legal Lounge from LBLaw.co.uk

In this episode, Jemma Groves from the Corporate and Commercial team explains how directors, persons of significant control, or relevant legal entities of UK companies now need to verify their identity at Companies House. 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...

In this episode, Private Client Solicitor Sophie Burgoyne chats with NFU county advisor for Herefordshire, Ali Parker, about her day-to-day role in supporting the local farming community. They discuss current campaigns and schemes and what the relationship is between the NFU and the legal panel firms that support members. This is The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawy...

In this episode, Brian Evans chats with Harvey Wright and Matte Brasenell about the interview process they went through in order to secure their training contracts. The trainee solicitor interview process at Lanyon Bowdler has recently changed, so this episode talks about these updates. This is The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors t...

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 Toni Reeves is in the hot seat. Toni is a solicitor in the Court of Protection Team based in...

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 Solicit...

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 pla...

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 (Perso...

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...

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 an...

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...

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...

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 recordin...

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 h...

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 ...

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 Sophie Burgoyne is in the hot seat. Sophie is an associate in the Wills/Probate, Lasting Pow...

In this episode, solicitor Katie Baker chats with colleague Toby Williams about farming tenancies under the Agricultural Holdings Act. Tenancies made before 12 July 1984 are subject to succession rights. Katie and Toby go through the suitability and eligibility tests an individual has to meet in order to successfully take over a holding. Applications for taking over a holding are time critical and...

In this episode, solicitors Sophie Burgoyne and Edward Rees discuss the Law Commission's report regarding reforms to wills, which includes some very interesting proposals.  Here's Edward's episode he recorded with Claire Vale about predatory marriages: https://podfollow.com/the-legal-lounge-from-lblaw-co-uk/episode/ff92b2a670e25e51adf6de437e95b2cd563987f9/view   [PLAY EPISODE] Welcome to The Legal...

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 Kate Lawson is in the hot seat. Kate is a partner in the Wills and Probate, Lasting Powers of...

In this episode, a previous colleague discusses with residential property lawyer Kaylee Evans the importance of seeking legal advice before agreeing in the sale or transfer of a property if you're thinking of divorcing or separating. Kaylee is asked about the various steps she goes through when advising a matrimonial client where a property is involved. Welcome to The Legal Lounge, where you'll he...

Welcome to our mini series, usually hosted by Laura Weir - hosted today by Beth Heath. 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 Gráinne Walters is in the hot seat. Gráinne is a partner in the Corporate and Commercial Team and based...

In this episode, solicitors Edward Rees and Sophie Burgoyne review the changes introduced in last autumn's budget. They highlight the main changes to inheritance tax rules, which come into effect on 6 April 2026 for farmers and business owners, who now have to make big decisions in a relatively short space of time, and will these big changes jeopardise the future of these farms and businesses? Her...

Welcome to our mini series, usually hosted by Laura Weir - hosted today by 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 Karen Clarke is in the hot seat. Karen is a partner in the Personal Injury Team and based in the Telfo...

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. Lanyon Bowdler are invited to attend lots of careers events at schools and colleges. In this episode, Learning and Development Manager Emma H...

Please always seek medical advice if you are presenting symptoms of a stroke. In this episode, previous members of the team look at legal cases involving strokes, the different types of strokes, along with the symptoms and treatments. They also discuss examples of where there has been negligence with the medical intervention. For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to r...

Welcome to our mini series, usually hosted by Laura Weir - hosted today by Beth Heath. 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 Debbie Humphries is in the hot seat. Debbie's a partner in the Personal Injury Team and based in the Te...