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The law on surrogacy and parental responsibility

In the UK, if a couple or person wants to start a family using a surrogate, they should be aware of the legal way to become parent(s). What is surrogacy?...

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Menopause in the workplace: an employee’s guide

In a recent case, a woman sued her employer for menopause discrimination; a legal first. Maria Rooney, who was a social worker, claimed that her employer did not support her...

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Breastfeeding and returning to work: what are my rights?

With Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) covering 39 weeks (nine months), many mothers go back to work before their child turns one, and some of those will return to work whilst...

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Case Studies

Case study: settlement agreement and exit strategy after workplace dispute

Our employment law solicitors advised a company shareholder and director who needed help following a workplace dispute. Associate, Natalie Pring, helped him to negotiate a deal with the company, bringing...

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Case study: inheritance dispute between brothers in administration of their father’s estate

Our inheritance disputes solicitors recently advised a beneficiary who was unhappy with how his brother was administering their late father’s estate. Tension within the family Our client’s (Mr O) parents...

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Case study: inheritance dispute after non-executor took money from estate funds

Our inheritance disputes solicitors advised an executor on the terms of his father’s Will and on securing his interest in an unregistered property. As the case developed, our team discovered...

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Case Studies

Case study: £320,000 for misdiagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer

Our medical negligence solicitors acted for a client who developed inflammatory breast cancer after a hospital misdiagnosed her symptoms as fibroadenoma. Visits to GP with breast pain In May 2015,...

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Births outside marriage on the rise – what are the legal implications?

In the UK, the number of marriages that take place each year is a fairly consistent figure, reflecting the fact that it remains an important tradition in modern society. However,...

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Martha’s Rule backed by UK Government: what this means for patients and families

In 2021, Martha Mills fell off her bike and suffered a laceration to her pancreas. She was admitted to King’s College Hospital, a specialist centre for children with pancreatic injuries....

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Firm News

Barcan+Kirby ranked in legal guide Chambers and Partners UK 2024

We are delighted to announce we have received rankings in Medical Negligence, Personal Injury and Family in the 2024 edition of Chambers and Partners UK. In our Medical Negligence team,...

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Barcan+Kirby welcomes four new Trainee Solicitors

We’re pleased to announce that we welcomed four new Trainee Solicitors to the Barcan+Kirby team in September 2023. Aishah, Clare, Harvey and Jamie will be taking their seats in various...

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Case Studies

Case study: negligently repaired third-degree perineal tear leads to continence issues

Our medical negligence solicitors helped a first-time mother to claim compensation after her perineal tear was misdiagnosed and she was left with continence issues. Misdiagnosis of perineal tear after delivery...

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