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Personal injury claim? Don’t get caught out by insurers’ third party capture
If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s common for the at-fault party’s insurance company to contact you directly, offering to settle your claim quickly without...
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Understanding economic abuse: how the law recognises financial control in relationships
New figures show 1 in 5 young men don’t see controlling spending as abuse. This finding from recent Government-commissioned research into public attitudes towards domestic abuse points to a wider...
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What happens in a family mediation meeting?
Not sure what to expect at family mediation? Tom Powles, Head of Family Law at Barcan and Kirby, explains what happens at each stage, so you can enter the process...
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Making a medical negligence claim for gallbladder surgery errors
Keyhole surgery to remove your gallbladder, known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is one of the UK’s most commonly performed operations. It’s a routine procedure, and most patients recover well; however, if...
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What happens in a personal injury claim?
If you have never taken legal action before, starting a personal injury claim can seem daunting. In fact, often, people come to our Personal Injury team for help who have...
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Why an ‘off the record’ meeting can still end up in tribunal evidence
‘Off the record’ meetings, formally known as protected conversations and/or without prejudice conversations, are discussions between an employer and an employee where they discuss ending the employment on agreed terms....
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What is the redundancy consultation process for employers?
Consulting employees on your redundancy plans is often one of the most uncomfortable and difficult conversations you can have as an employer, but it is important to deal with it...
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Term-time-only contracts: what they mean for annual leave and maternity leave
Term-time-only employment contracts can be an appealing option for anyone who needs their working pattern to align with school holidays. They provide flexibility for working parents and those with caring...
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The implications of covert recording in the workplace
Covert recordings of meetings and discussions in the workplace have become increasingly common. There is no doubt that a technology such as voice recording functionality on mobile phones and increased remote...
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Case Studies
Case study: Corporate team advises production company founder on sale of shares
Legal Director, Nic Barker (Corporate), was instructed by one of the shareholders of Drummer Television (DTV), Tamsin Summers, on the sale of her shares in the business. Drummer TV is...
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What is a probate caveat and why are claims rising?
Probate claims were up by 13% in 2025, with the final quarter recording the highest quarterly volume in 10 years. There has also been a striking shift in probate disputes...
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When family businesses complicate an estate: lessons from the Brinner v Brinner & Ors court ruling
In the recent case of Brinner v Brinner & Ors [2026] EWHC 1462 (Ch), the High Court had to untangle a probate dispute involving a widow who believed her late...
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