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Media reporting now allowed in family courts
The Transparency Project is a pilot scheme that allows journalists to report directly from family courts. It was rolled out in 2023 and has recently been extended across England and...
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Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman: how will this affect employers?
On 16th April 2025, the Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex rather than gender identity or reassignment, as referred to...
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Firm News
Celebrating five years of impact with the Bristol Women in Business Charter
Barcan and Kirby had the honour of sponsoring the Bristol Women in Business Charter Five-Year Impact Celebration, which took place on 28th April at Bristol City Hall. The exclusive gathering...
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Blogs
Can you sign a Will electronically?
Most things we do now are, or can be, done digitally, so the question of whether you can sign a Will electronically is a common one. During the Covid-19 pandemic,...
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Teacher pension delays: a hidden challenge in divorce cases
When dividing finances during divorce, separation or civil partnership dissolution, pensions are factored in alongside other finances such as savings and property. Now, delays in valuing teachers’ pensions are putting...
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What to do if you have an accident with an uninsured driver
If you have been involved in an accident with an uninsured driver, you may be worried that you cannot claim, and you will have to pay for any damage. Luckily,...
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Case Studies
Case study: £8,000 for worker knocked unconscious by metal shelving
Our personal injury solicitors helped a client claim compensation for injuries he sustained after metal shelving he was installing at work fell onto his head. Accident circumstances and injuries sustained...
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Blogs
Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023: new legislation in force
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 came into effect on 6th April 2025, making Neonatal Care Leave a day-one right. Our employment law solicitors explain how the new...
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Changes to Statutory Sick Pay: an employer’s guide
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is set to change, following a series of consultations between the Government and key stakeholders. The new rules include making it a day-one right for employees...
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Leaving a charity legacy in your Will
Writing a Will is something we all need to do. The process of writing helps us to think about what we want to happen when we die and who we...
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Video + Audio
What makes Barcan and Kirby a special place to work? In this video, colleagues from our legal and business support teams share what they love about working here. This video...
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Video + Audio
What truly sets Barcan and Kirby apart from other law firms? In this video, some of our lawyers discuss what makes us different. This video information is available as a...
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