Legally Sound

An Ansons podcast

Plain English conversations about the law and the situations that bring people to a solicitor. Buying a house, splitting up, running a business, going to court. Real solicitors, no jargon.

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New every month Hosted by Martin De Ridder

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Long form conversations, usually 40 to 60 minutes, with the solicitor who handles that kind of work every day.

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Renters’ Rights Act: What Landlords & Tenants Need to Know About Evictions (opens in a new tab)Episode 45 · 22 September 2026 · 44:59
Why Is Buying a House So Complicated? A Conveyancing Solicitor Explains (opens in a new tab)Episode 44 · 1 September 2026 · 39:41 · With Jonathan Taylor
AI, PR & the Future of Law: Is Technology Changing Everything? | Legally Sound Podcast (opens in a new tab)Episode 43 · 13 August 2026 · 40:56
The Biggest Divorce Mistakes People Make | Family Lawyer Explains (opens in a new tab)Episode 42 · 21 July 2026 · 50:55 · With Joanne Vernon
What REALLY Happens When You Go to Court? The Civil Court Process Explained (opens in a new tab)Episode 41 · 17 June 2026 · 49:39 · With Poppy Hawksley
20 Years of Change in the Legal Industry (opens in a new tab)Episode 40 · 28 May 2026 · 43:31 · With Martin De Ridder
What Every Law Firm Needs to Know About AI & Cyber Security (opens in a new tab)Episode 39 · 19 May 2026 · 49:28
A Shift in the Rental Landscape: The Essentials of the Renters' Rights Act (opens in a new tab)Episode 38 · 1 May 2026 · 33:52 · With Louise Palmer
From Law School to Reality: What Junior Solicitors Don’t Expect (opens in a new tab)Episode 37 · 23 April 2026 · 38:29 · With Amy Newport
Selling or Buying a UK Community Pharmacy: Valuations, Leases & Due Diligence With Scott Hayton (opens in a new tab)Episode 36 · 1 April 2026 · 45:56
Commercial Dilapidations Explained With Jim Hough (opens in a new tab)Episode 35 · 19 March 2026 · 44:01
Preparing Your Business for Sale: Tax Changes, Due Diligence and Avoiding Deal Delays (opens in a new tab)Episode 34 · 18 February 2026 · 26:02

The team

Meet the people you'd be dealing with

Short introductions from the solicitors and support team across Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Cannock and Dudley.

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Meet Hamida Begum | Residential Conveyancing | Ansons Law Dudley (opens in a new tab)15 September 2026 · 4:16 · With Hamida Begum
Meet Jonathan Taylor | Residential Property Solicitor at Ansons Law (opens in a new tab)11 September 2026 · 6:37 · With Jonathan Taylor
Meet Deborah Beal | Private Client Solicitor at Ansons Solicitors | Wills, Probate & Estate Planning (opens in a new tab)4 August 2026 · 4:27 · With Deborah Beal
Meet Ranjit | Commercial Litigation Solicitor at Ansons Law (opens in a new tab)28 July 2026 · 6:48 · With Ranjit Shergill
Meet Paige Stevens | From Work Experience to Legal Assistant at Ansons | Residential Conveyancing (opens in a new tab)13 July 2026 · 4:22 · With Paige Cooper
Meet Jason Alcock | Head of Resolution & Employment (opens in a new tab)9 July 2026 · 8:53 · With Jason Alcock
Meet William Trinder | GDL, Conveyancer (opens in a new tab)26 June 2026 · 4:01 · With William Trinder
Meet Lucy Davies | Employment & Litigation Solicitor at Ansons Solicitors (opens in a new tab)8 June 2026 · 5:45 · With Lucy Davies

Landmark cases

The cases that made the law

A snail in a bottle, a lease that wasn't a lease, a promise that stuck. The stories behind the rules you live with today.

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Donoghue v Stevenson: How “The Snail in the Bottle” Changed Common Law | Common Law History Podcast (opens in a new tab)2 December 2025 · 12:50
The Landmark Case of Street and Mountford (opens in a new tab)16 September 2025 · 15:04
Tulk V Moxhay: A landmark English Land Law Case. (opens in a new tab)21 August 2025 · 20:05
Central London Property Trust Ltd v High Trees House: Common Law History (opens in a new tab)13 August 2025 · 36:50

Clips and shorts

One question, one answer, under a minute

The bits people actually ask about, cut from the podcast and filmed for social.

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Angela Rayner’s plan to buy a second home has raised some complex questions around stamp duty. (opens in a new tab)7 October 2025 · 1:28
What’s the Difference Between a Will and Probate? A Simple Explanation (opens in a new tab)1 June 2025 · 7:40
AI & GDPR: Is Your Data Really Safe? (opens in a new tab)29 January 2025 · 8:15
Navigating Personal Bankruptcy: A Deep Dive into Options and Consequences (opens in a new tab)24 December 2024 · 30:31
Divorce law explained. (opens in a new tab)21 December 2024 · 0:37
Selling your business after the budget (opens in a new tab)10 December 2024 · 0:44
The True Cost of Divorce: What You Need to Know (opens in a new tab)10 December 2024 · 1:58
Prenuptial Agreements: Myths, Facts, and Legalities (opens in a new tab)9 December 2024 · 3:39

Around the firm

Ansons in the community

Sponsorships, new offices and the odd networking night.

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Ansons Law Proud Sponsors Of The Staffordshire Quantums (opens in a new tab)14 May 2026 · 1:33
Ansons Law | Staffordshire Quantums - Partnership Announcement (opens in a new tab)14 May 2026 · 2:37
Power Of Attorney (opens in a new tab)21 April 2026 · 1:45
Writing A Will Is Quick & Easy With Ansons Law - The Bottom Line Promo Video (opens in a new tab)25 March 2026 · 1:31
The 5:05, Young Professionals Networking Event (opens in a new tab)13 March 2026 · 2:36
Celebrating Growth: Ansons Solicitors’ New Dudley Office Opening (opens in a new tab)22 October 2025 · 2:26
A new era begins for Ansons Law. (opens in a new tab)17 October 2025 · 5:59
Your Home Advantage (opens in a new tab)18 September 2025 · 1:15

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