The Legal Lounge from LBLaw.co.uk

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.In this episode, Katie talks to Aled Jones, Chief Executive of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society. Aled grew up on a hill farm in Carmarthenshire and has built a career spanning rural surveying, agricultural valuation, broadcasting and agricultural leadership. He became the Chief Executive of the Royal Welsh in 2022, having previously been deputy, and today leads the society behind two of Wales' biggest agricultural events, the Royal Welsh Show and the Winter Fair, as well as its wider work supporting agriculture and the rural communities across Wales.The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Website: https://rwas.wales/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/ 

In this episode, Head of Private Client Edward Rees chats to Ben Asterley, a trainee solicitor who's recently joined Lanyon Bowdler, about professional executors and trustees. Edward explains the complexities around these roles and they discuss whether family members should be appointed or whether professionals are a better option. Ben explains the differences between executors and trustees and they both go on to explain what the roles involve and when favouring a professional could be advantageous.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/ 

In this episode, we welcome Natasha Saunders who is a survivor of eight years of domestic abuse. She's a dedicated campaigner, consultant and public speaker advocating for change in the family law courts and how people view victims of abuse. Natasha talks to family solicitor Sue Hodgson about tech abuse and how there are devices easily available enabling perpetrators of domestic abuse to track movements and listen to conversations to use as a way of coercive control.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/ 

In this episode, Angharad Hird talks to Edward Rees about her journey to becoming a solicitor, from having aspirations of changing the world as a human rights lawyer, to deciding private client law, was the perfect role for her. Angharad talks about what drew her to Lanyon Bowdler, how external affirmation supported her decision to join the firm, and how she's continued to develop her skills and knowledge.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/ 

In this episode, we welcome development director Lee Gough from Megan Baker House, who chats with Lucy Small about the challenges this charity now faces. Megan Baker House provides conductive education for those affected by neurological movement disorders, including adults who have suffered a stroke or those who are living with Parkinson's, as well as children affected by cerebral palsy or Down syndrome.Conductive education is teaching the brain by repetition and is crucial for those affected. Funding for Megan Baker House is now under threat and we hope this podcast can help to raise awareness of the important work this charity does and their campaign to raise £75,000 in 100 days, the deadline for which is 31 December 2026. If you would like to get involved and support this appeal, you can find more information at https://www.meganbakerhouseappeal.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/