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Where do workers stand when it comes to TUPE?
We’ve all seen articles in the papers over recent months about the gig economy, namely cases involving Uber, Pimlico Plumbers and Deliveroo. These cases have highlighted that it’s not always...
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Court of Protection: What happens after foster care?
The Court of Protection released an interim judgement yesterday about the accommodation of a vulnerable young adult and how the Court will approach similar applications in future. The Court was...
Case Studies
Case study: broadcast of Wildlife documentaries in China
Our Notary Public, Tom Sharkey, advised a Bristol-based TV company with contracts needed for licensing and broadcasting their wildlife documentaries in China. China has many requirements when it comes to...
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Case study: enabling Bristol’s creative community to exhibit in the US
Our Notary Public, Tom Sharkey, advised an artist from Bristol’s creative community after they were asked to exhibit their work in America. The work involved Tom meeting with the artist...
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Our Notary Public, Tom Sharkey, helped the head teacher of a large local school to move abroad to Moldova with his young family. The move required our client to obtain...
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Case study: potential constructive dismissal claim against employer
Our client came to us whilst she was experiencing a complete breakdown of trust and confidence in her working relationship with her employer. Her employer had breached numerous express and...
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Top tips for managing stress at work
To coincide with National Stress Awareness Day, our HR Officer, Victoria Aslan, and Employment Law Partner, Samantha Castle, share their top tips for dealing with stress and how to spot...
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Case study: £21,000 compensation for ‘dooring’ accident
Our client was knocked off her bicycle when she was cycling down the road and the defendant opened the driver’s door of his parked car into her path. The impact...
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The risk of burn injuries from Halloween costumes
We’ve all seen the news reports that have come out in recent years about the horrific incidents whereby Halloween fancy dress costumes have caught fire and, in some cases, caused life-changing injuries....
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A Part 36 Offer allows a party in a litigation matter to make a settlement offer before it reaches trial. If the offer is not accepted and the opposing party...
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What’s the difference between a Solicitor and a Barrister?
A Solicitor is a lawyer who advises clients on legal matters, draws up legal documents and represents clients in certain courts. They also sometimes instruct barristers to work with them...
Firm news
Barcan+Kirby receive top ranking in Chambers and Partners UK 2020 guide
We’re proud to announce that we’ve received three rankings for Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence and Family law in the 2020 edition of The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, which was...