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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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Corporate team advises on the sale of K4 Service to Nordic Climate Group
Barcan and Kirby’s Corporate team, led by Georgina Bryant (Partner) and Oliver Kent (Associate), recently advised the shareholders and directors of K4 Service (K4S) as the company became part of...
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What to consider when separating a farm in divorce
Separating a farm in divorce is not like dividing any other family asset. A farm is often a home, a business, a livelihood, and a legacy all at once. That...
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Case study: advising on the sale of a leading composite material supplier
Nic Barker (Corporate) and James Corrigan (Commercial Property) were instructed by the directors of Matrix Composite Materials (MCM), Sarah Darby and Martin Spooner, on the sale of the business to...
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Employment Rights Act: how unfair dismissal rights are changing for those on fixed-term contracts
Several legislative changes under the Employment Rights Bill are due to come into force over the next two years, including changes to unfair dismissal rights for employees. From 1st January...
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Case study: £5.9 million agricultural land sale with £4 million overage agreement
Commercial Property Partner, Jonathan Wilson, recently acted for an existing client on the sale of his agricultural land to a property developer for £5.9 million. The instruction The acquisition was...
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Our Commercial Services division recently advised on the restructuring of Lime Tree Dental Practice in Portishead, Bristol, to incorporate the practice and allow for the investment of a new partner....
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Your guide to Personal Injury Trusts
A Personal Injury Trust (PIT) is a legal arrangement where compensation funds from a personal injury claim, such as a brain injury claim, are held in a separate Trust account...
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Understanding Personal Injury Trusts for children
When a child is awarded significant compensation for personal injury, it is often recommended that the money be placed into a minor Personal Injury Trust (PIT). A minor Personal Injury...
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Do I need a professional trustee?
Setting up a Personal Injury Trust (PIT) is a sensible and beneficial way of managing compensation funds from a personal injury claim. However, a question we are commonly asked by...
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