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Get ready for an episode where compliance, and risk somehow become… actually entertaining. Yes, really...

This time around we are joined by Jane Pritchard and Tracey Longbottom from Forsyte, who share their passion for innovation and a commitment to empowering law firms to get risk assessment right!

Expect:
😂 Surprising laughs about life challenges
🏗️ Real world stories of risks, rules, and the occasional ridiculous situation
📊 Insights from two experts who know their data and their drama
🔍 And of course, a bit of classic Bricks & Banter chaos

If you’ve ever wanted compliance advice served with a side of humour, this one’s for you.

Many thanks to our sponsors Rowlinsons Solicitors and Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors

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Bricks & Banter the podcast for conveyancers working at UK Conveyancing firms: we take a light-hearted look at the challenges and issues facing conveyancers in 2025

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Join us for a festive edition of Bricks & Banter as we go live for our Christmas special! In this episode, we put aside the usual serious talk and unwrap our highlights of the year, share new features, along with a Christmas Quiz, and sprinkle in plenty of Christmas cheer.

Expect laughter, insights, pure nonsense and a few surprises along the way as we celebrate the end of 2025 with our amazing family, friends and colleagues.

Chapters:

PART 1

1. 00:00 - Intro & Welcome
   Live audience, introductions to Tom, Laura, producer Steve and Ruby, quick series recap and podcast stats.
2. 03:07 – Audience & Awards Highlights
   Family/friends/industry guests introduced, recap of events and award wins (BCA, Modern Law, BLJ “treble”, Rollinsons achievements).
3. 16:28 – Personal & Professional Highlights of 2025
   Laura: Rachel’s wedding, running & races, BLJ growth, new office, staff training; Tom: Skiing, Rollinsons’ staff development pride.
4. 23:01 – Feature: Fixture or Fitting?
   Tom vs Laura quiz on fixtures vs fittings.
5. 29:30 – Christmas Quiz
   Steve’s 10‑question festive quiz with audience participation and results.

PART 2

1. 00:38:42 - Christmas Quiz Results
   Answers to the Christmas Trivia Quiz
2. 45:40 – Audience Q&A With Tom & Laura
   Questions from the live audience: life outside work, rumours, worst skills, Google history, Christmas compliance, bromance, spa treatments, dream guests and alternative careers.
3. 58:19 – Feature: Who Wants to Be a Conveyancer?
   Fastest-finger round, Rihanna plays the conveyancing quiz.
4. 1:07:12 – Wheel of Misfortune & Street Challenge
   Laura’s completed street challenge video (asking stranger what a conveyancer does), new joint “hidden talents” challenge drawn, Tom’s satsuma party trick.
5. 01:13:01 - Series 2 Best Bits
   Highlights and laughs from Series 2 of Bricks and Banter
6. 1:11:30 – What’s Next & Closing
   Thank you for listening a Merry Christmas from Laura, Tom, Producer Steve & Ruby.

Catch the next episode in January when we'll be interviewing, Tracy Longbottom

Many thanks to our sponsors Rowlinsons Solicitors and Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors

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Bricks & Banter the podcast for conveyancers working at UK Conveyancing firms: we take a light-hearted look at the challenges and issues facing conveyancers in 2025

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In this first episode of Series 3, Tom and Laura take listeners behind the scenes of their own professional journeys. From challenges and decisions to the strategies that shaped their progression, they share insights into what it takes to "climb the ladder". Expect honest reflections and lighthearted humour as they continue to evolve as leaders…ohhh, and they have some fun 🤣!

Many thanks to our sponsors Rowlinsons Solicitors and Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors

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Bricks & Banter the podcast for conveyancers working at UK Conveyancing firms: we take a light-hearted look at the challenges and issues facing conveyancers in 2025

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