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Case study: £37,000 for woman who died after developing sepsis from untreated pressure sores
Our medical negligence solicitors helped a family to claim compensation after a woman died from sepsis which she developed as a result of untreated pressure sores. Background: admission to hospital...
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Corporate + Commercial team completes 7 deals in 7 weeks
The end of 2021 has seen a flurry of activity for our Corporate + Commercial team, with seven deals completing in seven weeks. The deals include: The sale of a...
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Case study: £36,000 settlement for front-seat passenger injured in car accident
Our personal injury solicitors helped a young man who was an injured passenger in a serious car accident. Our client, Mr E, was being driven to a Halloween party by...
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Action against climate change: is it a protected characteristic?
Climate change has dominated our newspapers, news sites and social media feeds in recent years. From emotional pleas from David Attenborough to Extinction Rebellion protests blocking our motorways and COP26,...
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The importance of a correctly drafted witness statement
The President of the Family Division recently issued updated guidance on how witness statements should be prepared for use in family courts. Sir Andrew McFarlane said clear instructions were needed...
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Defending an Inheritance Act 1975 claim could now become troublesome for Defendants
Following Hirachand v Hirachand (2020), bringing an estate dispute claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 may be easier for Claimants, but will no doubt carry...
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Case study: compensation for cyclist after accident without lights
Our expert cycling accident solicitors advised a man who was involved in a road traffic accident with a car at a junction. Mr W was cycling up a road on...
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What is the Breathing Space scheme?
The Debt Respite Scheme, also known as the Breathing Space scheme, came into force on 4th May 2021 and gives those who owe money further legal protection from their creditors....
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Case study: £20,000 for cyclist who suffered head injury in road accident
Our specialist cycling accident solicitors advised a cyclist who was involved in a road traffic accident in central Bristol. Mr S was cycling along the road in Bristol city centre...
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Case study: site set-up and sale of 10 new build plots in Somerset
Our new build lawyers recently acted on the site set-up, sale and refinance of 10 new build plots in Hinton St George, South Somerset. Acting for Strawberry Property, the New...
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Firm News
Barcan+Kirby top ranked in 2022 edition of Chambers and Partners UK
We are proud to have received top rankings for our Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury and Family Law expertise in the 2022 edition of The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession...
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What would a lease extension mean for leaseholders?
Leaseholders in England will soon be able to extend their leases by a maximum of 990 years, without paying ground rent, if plans announced by Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, go...
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