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We’re Bristol Law Society’s Law Firm of the Year 2015!

We’re pleased to announce that Barcan+Kirby have scooped the 2015 Law Firm of the Year (less than 15 partners) award at the annual Bristol Law Society event. This accolade is...

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Firm makes 8 internal promotions

We’re delighted to announce a number of internal promotions to Associate and Senior Associate level within the firm. Congratulations to Alex Castiglione, from our Commercial Property team, and to two...

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Barcan+Kirby receives top tier Legal 500 ranking

We’re delighted to announce that our medical negligence and personal injury teams have once again been recognised by Legal 500, an independent guide to the UK’s legal services. We’re one...

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Firm shortlisted for 3 awards by Bristol Law Society

We’re delighted to announce that Barcan+Kirby has been shortlisted in three categories at the forthcoming Bristol Law Society annual awards. The firm has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the...

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Protect your home and assets against care fees

An ageing population and increased life expectancy will inevitably mean that more and more of us will require care in our later years. Family aren’t always able to meet these...

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We raised £2,213 for local charity, Grateful Society

As a firm, we’re committed to supporting local charitable causes, with Grateful Society chosen in 2014. Grateful Society is a Bristol-based charity dedicated to supporting the elderly, both in their...

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Barcan+Kirby merger brings fresh proposition to Bristol legal market

Posted: 1 April 2015

Author: Bill Willcocks

Two leading Bristol solicitors firms, Barcan Woodward and Kirby Sheppard have today formally merged to become new firm, Barcan+Kirby. Barcan+Kirby, which comprises 135 fee earners and support staff in eight...

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Barcan Woodward raises £4,163 for One25

Throughout 2014, we have all been hard at work, raising money for our chosen charity, One25. Our fundraising efforts have included bake sales, dress-down Fridays and a sky dive back...

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Clinical Negligence team celebrates 2015 Chambers ranking

Our medical negligence team at Barcan Woodward has again been placed in the highest banding in the annual Chambers and Partners UK Directory for the South West Region. The team headed...

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Barcan Woodward and Kirby Sheppard set to merge

Posted: 25 June 2014

Author: Bill Willcocks

We’re delighted to announce our intention to merge with fellow Bristol solicitors, Kirby Sheppard, a firm that shares many of our core values including our commitment to providing outstanding client...

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Firm awarded Law Society’s Lexcel accreditation

We’re delighted to announce that Barcan+Kirby has been awarded the prestigious Law Society’s mark of excellence, Lexcel. Lexcel is a recognised accreditation scheme for law firms and shows that we’ve...

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We raised over £3,000 for local charities in 2013

Our staff have raised over £3,000 for two local good causes as part of last year’s fundraising activity. During 2013 we were proud to support two Bristol-based charities – One25,...