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Can a residential lease be extended?
It is estimated that there are almost 4.9 million leasehold properties in England. Many people are put off from buying a leasehold home because of the length of time remaining...
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What are the rights of cohabiting couples?
Contrary to popular belief, couples who live together do not have the same legal rights as married couples. The concept of ‘common law marriage’ is a myth, and as unmarried...
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Can I leave the country with my child?
If you have a child or children from a previous relationship, there will likely come a time when you want to leave the country with your child, either on holiday...
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Barcan+Kirby sponsors Cerebral Palsy Football Festival
On the weekend of 3rd and 4th August 2024, we had the pleasure of sponsoring and attending the 2024 Cerebral Palsy International Football Festival in Bristol. The hosts, Bristol City...
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Case Studies
Case study: £30,000 for cyclist injured in collision with motorcycle
Our personal injury solicitors helped a client claim compensation for injuries she sustained as a result of colliding with a motorcycle. Accident circumstances and injuries sustained Our client, Ms F,...
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What a Labour Government means for employment law
On Friday 4th July, Sir Kier Starmer and his Labour Party were elected to govern the UK. The election of a Labour Government marks a new chapter for England, Wales,...
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Case study: over £3,000 for man who tripped on packaging left by neighbour’s builders
Our personal injury solicitors helped a client claim compensation after he tripped over packaging left by builders following his neighbour’s loft conversion. Accident circumstances and injuries sustained Our client’s next...
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Wednesday 3rd July 2024 is National Bereaved Parents Day. Started in 2020 by charity, A Child of Mine, it honours bereaved parents and supports those who have been affected by...
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Case Studies
This case study is based on a matter our child law solicitors typically take on. Our child law solicitors helped issue a Child Arrangements Order after our client’s ex-partner sought...
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Example case study: Prohibited Steps Order issued to father who failed to return son to family home
The following case study is based on a matter that our child law solicitors typically take on. Our children solicitors advised a mother on living arrangements for her son after...
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What happens to debt after you die?
It’s never nice to think about what will happen when you die, however, it is important to plan ahead so that your loved ones aren’t left with unnecessary stress. Making...
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Paternity leave now a day-one right for bereaved partners
On 24th May, the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Bill became law. This Bill gives fathers the day-one right to paternity leave when the child’s mother dies. The change has been long...
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