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We’ve all seen articles in the papers over recent months about the gig economy, namely cases involving Uber, Pimlico Plumbers and Deliveroo. These cases have highlighted that it’s not always...
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Court of Protection: What happens after foster care?
The Court of Protection released an interim judgment yesterday about the accommodation of a vulnerable young adult and how the Court will approach similar applications in future. The Court was...
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Top tips for managing stress at work
To coincide with National Stress Awareness Day, our HR Officer, Victoria Aslan, and Employment Law Partner, Samantha Castle, share their top tips for dealing with stress and how to spot...
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The risk of burn injuries from Halloween costumes
Numerous news reports have come out in recent years about horrific incidents whereby Halloween fancy dress costumes have caught fire and, in some cases, caused life-changing injuries. So, how has...
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How does family mediation work?
When it comes to family mediation, the important thing to remember is that you’re in control. By sitting down and negotiating, you’re taking charge of your own future. You’re making...
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A Part 36 Offer allows a party in a litigation matter to make a settlement offer before it reaches trial. If the offer is not accepted and the opposing party...
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What’s the difference between a solicitor and a barrister?
Ever wondered what the difference is between a solicitor and a barrister? Both are lawyers; however, there are key differences regarding their training, the work they do (and don’t do)...
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Barcan and Kirby receives top ranking in Chambers and Partners UK 2020 guide
We’re proud to announce that we’ve received three rankings for Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence and Family law in the 2020 edition of The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, which was...
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Employee references: to give or not to give?
As an employer, there is no legal duty to provide a reference for a former or current employee. However, there are certain exceptions. When to give an employee a reference...
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How to buy property at auction
Buying a property at auction conjures up a vision of frenzied activity, quick-fire action and big potential profits – but only if you know what you’re doing. In many ways,...
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Employment tribunals: are they overwhelmed?
Everyone expected an increase in employment tribunal applications after the Supreme Court case in 2017 ended fees. But what they forgot to factor in was that employment tribunals were already...
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