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Case study: £40,000 for hotel worker attacked whilst on bar shift
Our personal injury solicitors helped a client claim compensation for injuries he sustained after being attacked in a hotel bar where he worked. Background: racist and physical assault at a...
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Introducing… our legal packages for business start-ups
Barcan and Kirby’s Corporate and Commercial team has launched a comprehensive package of legal services for start-up businesses: the New Business Start-Up Kit. Legal packages for start-ups Starting a new...
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Case study: over £17,500 for motorcyclist injured by driver who turned into bus lane
Our specialist motorcycle accident solicitors helped a motorcyclist claim compensation for injuries he sustained after colliding with a car. Background: car turns into a biker’s path Our client, Mr D,...
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How to remove or replace a Deputy
A Deputy is appointed by the Court of Protection to manage a person’s (the protected party or ‘P’) affairs when they are no longer able to do so themselves. If...
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Citizen 2025 | The future of ageing: how the over-65s are breaking every stereotype
In our 2015 Citizen 2025 report, we highlighted the impact a ‘live longer’ culture could have on UK society and beyond. We considered how this might affect our daily lives,...
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What happens if you die without a Will?
The importance of writing your Will should never be underestimated. But let’s be honest, it’s a difficult subject matter. That’s why so many of us put it off. Of course,...
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According to the National Wills Report 2025, nearly 70% of UK adults do not have a Will. Wills are optional; you don’t have to have one, but the consequences of...
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Employment Rights Bill: public consultation now open
The Government has opened public consultations on proposed changes in the Employment Rights Bill. Anyone is eligible to share their views on the proposals, which will affect several key areas...
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Common law marriage: the myth that could leave you unprotected
Contrary to popular belief, there’s no such thing as common law marriage. Many couples believe that common law marriage gives them legal protection, but the legal status of a common...
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Case study: £30,000 for e-scooter rider injured after hitting pothole
Our personal injury solicitors helped a client claim compensation for injuries he sustained falling from an electric scooter after hitting a pothole. Accident circumstances: loss of control after hitting a...
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Firm News
Barcan and Kirby receives new ranking in legal guide Chambers and Partners UK 2026
We are delighted to have received fantastic rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners UK, including a new Band 2 ranking as a UK-wide SME-focused Firm. Our Clinical...
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Case study: £19m for child who developed cerebral palsy after CTG issues during birth
Our specialist medical negligence solicitors recently helped a child (through his litigation friend*) to claim compensation for dyskinetic cerebral palsy, which was caused during his birth. As an anonymity order...
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