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Case Studies
Case study: £10,000 settlement for crush injury at work
Our client, Mr C, had a job which involved removing a covering ‘sticker’ from a heavy circular piece of metal before moving it by hoist into a machine. One day,...
Blogs
How to deal with a boundary dispute
With warmer weather and many home owners out in their gardens carrying out renovation or repair work, it’s no surprise that boundary disputes are on the up. Whether it’s DIY...
Case Studies
A socially distanced Will signing
Our clients, Mr and Mrs J, had arranged a home visit to discuss their Wills prior to the announcement of lockdown and social distancing guidelines as a result of Covid-19....
Blogs
Why should I get a solicitor to write my Will?
You’re in the queue at your local newsagent and you notice a ‘Will kit’ for £19.99. Tempting, isn’t it? While an off-the-shelf Will at such a good price is enticing,...
Blogs
Dine in to dine out: what are the legal implications?
With Covid-19 restrictions resulting in the closure of restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs, new legislation has allowed them to re-purpose themselves as takeaway services. But is it as easy as...
Blogs
Buying and selling post-lockdown
Before Covid-19 put a halt to buying and selling properties, many were coming out of winter spent wrapped up indoors, house hunting on Rightmove. While those who had decided over...
Blogs
What is the redundancy consultation process for employers?
Whether the decision to make redundancies is as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic or not, consulting employees on your redundancy plans is often one of the most uncomfortable and...
Blogs
Bereavement damages award to increase on 1st May
The Damages for Bereavement (Variation of Sum) (England and Wales) Order, which was put before Parliament on 19th March 2020, is due to come into force on 1st May. What’s...
Blogs
Barcan+Kirby launches Settify, an innovative online tool for family law enquiries
We are excited to introduce Settify, an innovative online questionnaire for family law enquiries. We have been working hard over the past few months to launch Settify, which provides you...
Blogs
PPE in the workplace: what’s the law?
Whether you’re a frontline NHS worker, an office cleaner or a chef, being protected against injury and/or infection is essential. So whose responsibility is it to provide workers with PPE?...
Blogs
How to seek help for domestic abuse during lockdown
According to abuse and violence charity, LWA, domestic abuse will affect 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men in their lifetime. However, with the UK now in lockdown...
Firm News
Barcan+Kirby helps build a greener future for Bristol
Our Corporate + Commercial and Commercial Property teams recently acted for Water Lilies Limited as they secured a significant funding facility from Homes England (a non-departmental public body and the...