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Legal Sector ResilienceLegal Recruitment Resilience in Wales: Will 2026 be a reset year?Welcome to the Legal Sector Resilience Podcast, brought to you by Legal News Wales. In this episode, Emma is joined by Karen Jones, Director at TSR Legal Recruitment, for their annual end-of-year conversation examining recruitment trends in Wales and what law firms and lawyers should be preparing for in the year ahead. As the sector looks towards 2026, they reflect on the challenges of skills shortages, changing candidate expectations, competition across regions, and the growing importance of culture, communication and long-term planning. To read our Reframing Recruitment Roundtable coverage - mentioned in th...
2025-12-1927 minLegal Sector ResilienceGrowing a Welsh law firm with purpose: from strategy to success (Legal News Awards Special)Awards don’t build resilient firms—clarity, culture, and client value do. This episode, our Host, Emma Waddingham, sat down with Managing Partner Fflur Jones and Partner Owen John at Darwin Gray Solicitors, winners of the Legal News Wales Business Growth Award 2025, to unpack how a simple, shared strategy powered 105% revenue growth for the law firm in two years, without losing the warmth that holds a team together. We explore the choices behind the law firm's rise: embracing Welsh identity and bilingual delivery, investing in SEO and public tenders to attract the ri...
2025-10-0747 minLegal Sector ResilienceMaking law commercial: a new era for legal costsA merger driven by values, not vanity. We sit down with David Hughes, Martin Walsh, and Kathryn Huxter to reveal how KE Costs and Paramount Legal Costs became Peak Costs—and why a people-first, “professional but never corporate” approach can raise standards across legal costs work in Wales and beyond. From authentic culture to practical service design, this conversation explores how specialist support strengthens access to justice and helps firms stay resilient under pressure.We unpack the real reasons behind the merger—shared values, complementary niche strengths, and a belief that relationships beat transactions. The team lif...
2025-10-0225 minLegal Sector ResilienceLessons from law firm leaders: mindset, people, & practical changeWhat if resilience in legal practices had less to do with software features and more to do with people, purpose, and small wins that stick? Our host, Emma Waddingham, sat down with Amy Bruce- host of the Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast and Head of Marketing at Osprey Approach —to unpack what SME firms actually do to grow stronger and smarter without burning out their teams or budgets.Amy draws on insights from the many podcast conversations she's had with operational leaders, consultants, and managing partners. We explore value-based pricing as a repeatable pla...
2025-10-0244 minLegal Sector ResilienceDigital property transactions - opportunities for Conveyancers in WalesIn this episode of the Legal Sector Resilience Podcast, Legal News Wales Editor, Emma Waddingham, is joined by Angela Hesketh, Head of Market Development at PEXA UK, to explore how digital innovation is transforming property transactions across England and Wales.PEXA UK, the pioneering platform behind the UK’s first fully digital property purchase, recently secured FCA authorisation and is preparing for its full market launch into sale and purchase transactions later this year. Angela shares her perspective as a dual-qualified conveyancer, discusses why this moment represents a pivotal shift for the profession, and explains ho...
2025-07-0338 minLegal Sector ResilienceConveyancing & The Messy Middle: The Real Problem Nobody's Talking AboutWhat really keeps conveyancers working until 11 PM? Contrary to popular belief, it's not client onboarding or digital ID verification – it's the messy middle where communication between lawyers becomes a bottleneck. Peter Ambrose, founder of The Partnership and Legalito, cuts through the noise to expose the true pain points in property transactions.With 15 years of experience running a successful conveyancing firm alongside developing practical tech solutions, Peter offers a unique perspective on why so many technological innovations have failed to deliver meaningful change. "Nothing's changed in the last 10-15 years for conveyancers," he explains, "because most so...
2025-04-1750 minLegal Sector ResilienceReimagining Justice in Wales 2030 - opportunities for the Welsh legal sectorThe Law Society's Reimagining Justice in Wales 2030’ paper, published in September 2024, highlights serious concerns around ‘legal deserts’, solicitor recruitment and crumbling court infrastructure in Wales, calling for the UK and Welsh Government to take urgent action.Our host, Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal News Wales is joined by Eve Pifferetti, Head of Office in Wales and Partner in the Blake Morgan Commercial & Charities team, and a member of the National Board for Wales, to talk through the six key themes of the new paper: access to justice, courts, techno...
2024-09-1334 minLegal Sector ResilienceLegal Sector Resilience: Recruiting Beyond the Pay Grade - with TSR LegalAre lawyers looking for more than money when it comes to their legal career? Yes, but there's always another reason people move. Law firms in Wales are adding a variety of benefit packages into the mix to attract and retain the best talent. Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal News Wales and host, sat down with Ryan Price and Rachel Phillips from TSR Legal to hear more and see if there's more to legal recruitment than the pay grade. We promise this episode will offer valuable insights, from competitive benefits like enhanced maternity/paternity leave and career progression o...
2024-08-1335 minLegal Sector ResilienceLegal Sector Resilience: A Reimagined Law Society in Wales - with Jonathan DaviesDiscover how the Wales office of The Law Society of England and Wales is paving the way for a future-ready legal sector in Wales with Jonathan Davies, Head of Wales. Jonathan talks to our host, Emma Waddingham, editor of Legal News Wales, about the ambitious "Reimagining Justice in Wales 2030" initiative, and shares behind-the-scenes details about the extensive policy work and member engagement strategies shaping the future of legal practices in Wales. Learn about the significance of the newly refurbished Cardiff office, and its growing team who are working hard t...
2024-07-0213 minLegal Sector ResilienceLegal Sector Resilience: Conveyancing CareersConveyancing is known for being a fast-paced, customer-focused area of law, which relies on experience and a whole-team effort. Over the past few years, headlines have focused on wellbeing issues and the impact of new processes and technology for residential property lawyers but what is the reality of a career in Conveyancing in Wales today? In this episode, Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal News Wales is joined by Hannah Williams and Harry Watson-James from TSR Legal Recruitment to hear what's happening in the Conveyancing market in Wales, the abundance of health and welfare benefits on offer, the many opportunities a...
2024-06-0319 min
Nerds Talking200. The Fall Guy EpisodeThis week on Nerds Talking, join hosts Lafayette, Carlos, and Laura as they dive into a variety of engaging topics and movie reviews that are sure to entertain and spark discussions.
First, we kick things off with a lively discussion on the bottom 10 movies rated on Rotten Tomatoes. What makes these films so universally panned? Are there any hidden gems among the wreckage, or are they all truly as bad as the critics say?
Next, we delve into the fascinating world of actors known for only one iconic role. From the legendary Mark Hamill as...
2024-05-241h 17
Roz and Emma on 2FMRyan Gosling talks Stunts and more with Emma PowerEmma Power was in London for the premiere of The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt and Hannah Waddingham. As well as the Canadian actor, she spoke to Winston Duke, David Leith and Kelly McCormack. Have a listen to all the news from the red carpet. Roz & Emma Weekends 12 - 3
2024-04-2809 min
The Celebrity Shock ListWaterboarding with Waddingham, Wedding planning with Paltrow and who's put Prince Andrew in the sh*t? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-1242 minLegal Sector ResilienceNational Conveyancing Week 2024 Special: What's Next For Conveyancers?In this Conveyancing Week 2024 podcast special, we sat down with Rob Hosier of inCase (and 'recovering conveyancer') to hear how conveyancers are fairing, what conveyancing practices are doing well, the realities of tech adoption, and whether there's more to be done to support this pressured area of legal services. Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal News Wales asked Rob about the state of play for conveyancers right now, their aspirations, use of technology, what to ask suppliers, and what conveyancing firms and teams can do now to help their business, their clients, and the wider industry.F...
2024-03-1335 minLegal Sector ResilienceLegal Sector Resilience: New Year, New Financial Outlook?Join Legal News Wales and accounting and tax specialists from Azets, as we ask how law firms faired financially in 2023, and what they're preparing for in the 2024 - from tax changes to succession planning, join our Editor Emma Waddingham, who sits with David Holden and Iain Sanderson from Azets Cardiff office for this short round up podcast. An ideal listen for business owners and financial directors in the legal sector.For more information and signposting, visit the insights section on legalnewswales.com and use the 'Legal Sector Resilience Podcast' filter.
2024-01-1617 minLegal Sector ResilienceLegal Sector Resilience: recruitment lessons learned in 2023Karen Jones, Director of TSR Legal Recruitment, joins Emma Waddingham, host and Editor of Legal News Wales, for a fireside chat about the legal recruitment market in Wales at the end of 2023 - an exclusive and candid roundup of what employers and candidates have learned about post-pandemic working realities, how the legal sector recruitment landscape has changed in the past six months and the impact this may have on hiring approaches as we head into 2024. For more information and signposting, visit the insights section on legalnewswales.com and use the 'Legal Sector Resilience Podcast' filter.
2023-11-2826 min
White Wine Question TimeSomething from the Cellar: Hannah Waddingham's Home for ChristmasOn this week’s trip to our famous WWQT cellar, we’re celebrating the phenomenal Hannah Waddingham! In honour of her new Christmas special, Home for Christmas, we’re revisiting some conversations with a few of her most cherished industry friends!First up is Hollywood favourite, Luke Evans, who just so happened to make a surprise musical appearance in the special! He tells us what it was like first establishing himself in the industry after leaving home at just 16 and the jobs that got him by. Elsewhere, the hilarious and unapologetic Ellie Taylor talks to us about...
2023-11-2831 minWhite Wine Question TimeSomething from the Cellar: Hannah Waddingham's Home for ChristmasOn this week’s trip to our famous WWQT cellar, we’re celebrating the phenomenal Hannah Waddingham! In honour of her new Christmas special, Home for Christmas, we’re revisiting some conversations with a few of her most cherished industry friends!First up is Hollywood favourite, Luke Evans, who just so happened to make a surprise musical appearance in the special! He tells us what it was like first establishing himself in the industry after leaving home at just 16 and the jobs that got him by. Elsewhere, the hilarious and unapologetic Ellie Taylor talks to us about...
2023-11-2831 min
The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome PodcastShowcasing Inclusivity: The Making of ChickenOn the Season 8 finale of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Aaron Waddingham, Lucy McNulty, and Emma Pollard give us the lowdown on the making of their award winning film, Chicken. Support the showThe LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org.Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.
2023-11-1552 minLegal Sector ResilienceLegal Sector Resilience: Empowering ConveyancersThis episode is ideal for residential conveyancers as we speak to the founders of Welsh-born ntitle - the multi-award winning title investigation specialists. Nicola Davies and Nicola Ashley launched ntitle in 2020, to simplify the title investigation process, to support conveyancers and empower them to do more for their clients, without the added strain of time-consuming title investigation work - often undertaken on evenings and weekends. Our Editor, Emma Waddingham, is joined by the founders to discuss what adds value to the work of conveyancing teams - from practitioner wellbeing to client care - and what's...
2023-05-1522 min
TV BingeboxLUCKY HANK, CLASS OF '07, TED LASSO S03 | 2023.E10Three big new comedies to take you to places you maybe haven't been before (hashtag poco).
A masterclass in performance in writing across all three shows in this week's episode, including an all-Aussie-all-female comedy that reminds us that we can make things that stand up equal on the world stage. Also: Ted Lasso is pretty great and I'm gonna miss the shit out of that series.
Shows covered in this episode:
• Lucky Hank (8 eps), starring Bob Odenkirk, Mireille Enos, Olivia Scott Welch, Suzanne Cryer, Diedrich Bader, Oscar Nuñez, and Kyl...
2023-03-1122 minLegal Sector ResilienceLegal Sector Resilience: In conversation with Ladies of LawIDEAL PODCAST FOR JUNIOR / ASPIRING LAWYERS! In this episode, Emma Waddingham, Editor, Legal News Wales, is joined by Ella Watts, award-winning founder of the Ladies of Law network. Ladies of Law aims to empower, support, empower and celebrate all women in law, at all stages of their career. It's nationwide success earned Ella an Inspirational Women in Law Award in 2022. Shortly after, Ella's career shifted from working within the law, to supporting those who work in the sector, and she is now a rising star at legal recruitment specialists TSR Legal. Expect to hear abo...
2023-03-0719 minLegal Sector ResilienceLegal Sector Resilience: Jargon-Free Cyber Security EssentialsIn our latest episode, Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal News Wales & Damon Rands, CEO, PureCyber aim to can the jargon surrounding cyber security, to help the legal sector make sense of what's important when it comes to keeping their data safe and reassuring clients. Understand the common mistakes, and gain the strategy to get your law firm cyber confident and resilient.Damon is known for his passion for raising awareness and understanding of cyber security at all levels, demystifying the jargon and improving confidence and resilience across businesses. PureCyber is proudly W...
2023-03-0646 min
EurovisioncastHow to host Eurovision? The hosts are announced!It's Eurovision legend Graham Norton, Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham, Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina and TV presenter and pop star, Alesha Dixon.
We get the gang together for a quick bonus episode, and catch up with former host, Alessandro Cattelan, too.
Let us know what you think of the podcast. Email eurovisioncast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments and send us a message (or a voice note) on WhatsApp, to 03301239480.
Follow us on social media... We'll be using the hashtag #Eurovisioncast.
Today's Eurovisioncast was hosted by Eurovision winner Måns Zelmerlöw, BBC Breakfast’s Nina Warhurst, BBC News Euro...
2023-02-2217 minLegal Sector ResilienceRecruitment, retention & the legal sector in WalesAs 2022 draws to a close, Emma Waddingham, editor of Legal News Wales, invited Karen Jones, Director of our exclusive legal recruitment partner TSR Legal, to join her for a chat; to understand how law firms have approached recruitment this year - what’s been different, the challenges and achievements of the Welsh legal sector (and why it's a victim of its own success), and what she thinks employers and candidates should consider over the winter break as we head into the new year. For more information and signposting, visit the insights section on legalnewswales.com and use the...
2022-12-2127 minLegal Sector ResilienceValue Pricing: Why it Makes SenseAre you charging for the value you add? In the second episode of our Legal Sector Resilience podcast, we explore a fundamental element of legal services - putting a price on the value lawyers and law firms add, and having the confidence to charge for it. From the client's perspective, their 'outcomes' are based on the problem you solve for them - so if value to the client isn't a time-based measure, and they are happy to pay for the value you bring, why are law firms not considering value based pricing? Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal News Wales...
2022-12-0545 minLegal Sector ResilienceLegal Sector Resilience: Value Pricing: Why it Makes SenseAre you still charging for your time? This, believes Shaun Jardine, Founder of Big Yellow Penguin, won't help your law firm grow or culture new relationships. If you need to solve a legal problem, it's likely you'll pay for that problem to be solved. Outcomes, not time based measures, are key to success and relationship building. In this podcast, Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal News Wales speaks to Shaun about Value Pricing which, he says, is no more than having a conversation with a customer and agreeing a price that is fair to both the customer and the law f...
2022-12-0543 minLegal Sector ResilienceWhere to start with technology?The legal sector in Wales made great gains with the during the pandemic but to sustain the pace of change to help build thriving, competitive and resilient law firms, those investing in tech need to feel confident their investments by knowing wha's best for them, and where to look for help. In our first Legal Sector Resilience Podcast, host Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal News Wales, speaks to Ieuan Leigh, CEO, Validient to help SME law firms in Wales identify their process problems and the solutions that can help. Spoiler alert: you might not always need a t...
2022-11-2138 min
Tune In To Your Ears To A Spellbinding Full Audiobook.Hardship Britain: Personal Stories of Social Issues Today: A BBC Radio 4 collection by VariousPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/616765to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Hardship Britain: Personal Stories of Social Issues Today: A BBC Radio 4 collection
Author: Various
Narrator: Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 22 minutes
Release date: November 17, 2022
Genres: Europe
Publisher's Summary:
Individuals who have experienced some of society's biggest issues tell their stories - and search for answers From climate change, fake news and vaccine hesitancy to mental health, addiction and domestic violence, there are no shortage of societal problems facing the UK right now. But while we are aware these challenges exist, without personal experience it is hard for us...
2022-11-171h 22Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceHardship Britain: Personal Stories of Social Issues Today: A BBC Radio 4 collection by VariousPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/616765to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Hardship Britain: Personal Stories of Social Issues Today: A BBC Radio 4 collection
Author: Various
Narrator: Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 22 minutes
Release date: November 17, 2022
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
Individuals who have experienced some of society's biggest issues tell their stories - and search for answers From climate change, fake news and vaccine hesitancy to mental health, addiction and domestic violence, there are no shortage of societal problems facing the UK right now. But while we are aware these challenges exist, without personal experience it is hard for...
2022-11-171h 22
White Wine Question TimeEmma Barton - Eastenders, Big Breaks and Industry NightmaresEastenders legend Emma Barton talks to Kate about her first day on set as Honey Mitchell, her long lasting friendship with Hannah Waddingham, and the cruel twist of karma that lead to her missing her big West End break.White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get...
2022-06-0346 minWhite Wine Question TimeEmma Barton - Eastenders, Big Breaks and Industry NightmaresEastenders legend Emma Barton talks to Kate about her first day on set as Honey Mitchell, her long lasting friendship with Hannah Waddingham, and the cruel twist of karma that lead to her missing her big West End break.White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get...
2022-06-0346 min
TheModernMoron podcastEp. 103 Ted Lasso the Christmas Episode, Old Men Fawning Over Younger Women is So Gross and The Fear of Getting OldEp. 103 Ted Lasso the Christmas Episode, Old Men Fawning Over Younger Women is So Gross and The Fear of Getting Old Welcome to the Modern Moron where we take a brief break from the shitstorm that is our civilization and spend some time taling about the hugely popular Ted Lasso, some of the characters and it's co-creator Jason Sudeikis. Part of the show's attraction is that despite the aforementioned shitstorm this planet seems to be currently embroiled in, Sudeikis and Ted Lasso seem bound and determined to find a bright spot, grab ahold of it and refuses...
2021-09-1535 min
Just TalkJust Talk 第四十四期 2021年艾美奖提名本期主播：狂人2021年7月16日晚8点，微博@谷大白话 直播间，一堆人聊艾美奖。2021黄金时段艾美奖提名名单Lead Actress, ComedyAidy Bryant , “Shrill”女大当自强Kaley Cuoco, “The Flight Attendant”Allison Janney, “Mom”Tracee Ellis Ross, “Black-ish”喜新不厌旧Jean Smart, “Hacks”绝望写手/职业枪手Lead Actor, ComedyAnthony Anderson, “Black-ish”Michael Douglas, “The Kominsky Method”William H. Macy, “Shameless”Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”Kenan Thompson, “Kenan”Supporting Actress, ComedyHannah Einbinder, “Hacks”Aidy Bryant, “SNL”Kate McKinnon, “SNL”Cecily Strong, “SNL”Juno Temple, “Ted Lasso”Hannah Waddingham, “Ted Lasso”Rosie Perez, “The Flight Attendant”Supporting Actor, ComedyCarl Clemons-Hopkins, “Hacks”Kenan Thompson, “SNL”Bowen Yang, “SNL”Brett Goldstein, “Ted Lasso”Brendan Hunt...
2021-07-1630 min
S'laughter: True Crime PodcastEpisode 51: Angus Sinclair and Nurse WaddinghamEmma and Lucy power through Lucy's nasty cold to bring you a new episode. This week they discuss Angus Sinclair, a Scottish serial killer who is linked to a series of murders of young women, a poor woman from Nottingham trying to make money for her family by devious means.
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2018-03-2600 min
S'laughter: True Crime PodcastEpisode 51: Angus Sinclair and Nurse WaddinghamEmma and Lucy power through Lucy's nasty cold to bring you a new episode. This week they discuss Angus Sinclair, a Scottish serial killer who is linked to a series of murders of young women, a poor woman from Nottingham trying to make money for her family by devious means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-261h 02
Discussions in Tunbridge WellsAgainst Your Will: Compulsory Powers in the Mental Health SystemJohn McGowan, Anne Cooke, Angela Gilchrist, Rachel Terry and Emma Rye discuss involuntary treatment in mental health.
In this edition we discuss the compulsory powers available in the mental health system in the UK These include the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act (MHA). The regular panel is joined by Emma Rye, a Clinical Psychologist working in in the field of learning disabilities. Emma is currently in training to take up the role of a ‘Responsible Clinician’ under the MHA. We also have interviews with Dr Matthew Debenham, an NHS psychiatrist, and with service users Rai Waddingham and Raza...
2017-05-171h 43
Radio Moments - ClipsDavid Jacobs Tribute - Friday Night is Music NightIn May 2016, Radio 2’s Friday Night Is Music Night presented a special edition to remember David Jacobs, who would have been 90 that week.
West End star singers Hannah Waddingham, Rodney Earl Clarke, Gary Williams and Michael Ball featured, with Radio 2 fellow presenters offering hugely fond tributes in the ‘interval’. The programme was hosted by Emma Jacobs, David’s daughter.
2016-05-2120 min