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How to prepare for your first meeting with a divorce solicitor
The prospect of meeting a solicitor about a divorce, separation or the dissolution of civil partnership* for the first time can feel daunting, especially for those who have never sought...
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Case study: £70,000 for delay in diagnosing compartment syndrome
Our medical negligence solicitors recently acted for a man who suffered from significant nerve damage after a hospital failed to identify and diagnose compartment syndrome. Admission to hospital for vascular...
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What’s the difference between an employee, a worker and a self-employed person?
The last few years have seen big changes in employment law and how we work. Self-employment is on the rise, and flexible and hybrid working is becoming the norm for...
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Corporate + Commercial team takes on 25 nursery deals in 12 months
April 2021 to April 2022 might have been our Corporate + Commercial team’s busiest financial year yet, with 25 nursery sales and purchases on the go in the space of...
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Case study: £105,000 for cyclist injured in collision with car
Our personal injury solicitors helped a cyclist claim compensation after being injured in a collision with a car. The Claimant, Mr A, came to our specialist cycling accident solicitors after being...
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Case study: personal injury claim after Salisbury train crash
Our personal injury solicitors recently helped a man claim compensation for a physical and psychological injury after he was involved in a high-speed train crash in Salisbury. Physical and psychological...
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Health and safety at work: do you know your rights?
Whether you have a nine-to-five job in an office or you have a life-long career in extreme sports, every employee and employer has an obligation to ensure health and safety...
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Your guide to the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 will come into effect on 30th June 2022. It received Royal Assent and became law on 8th February 2022. The Leasehold Reform Act...
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Your guide to the employment tribunal reforms
The HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has announced plans to reform employment tribunals so that they are more efficient for all parties involved. Employment tribunals can be vital in...
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Case study: contention over the gift of a property in a Will settled
Our contentious probate solicitors were recently involved in an interesting case regarding the validity of a Will that was drafted by a former Partner (Ms T) of Barcan+Kirby. The case...
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How do you end a civil partnership?
If you want to end a civil partnership, you need to apply for a ‘dissolution order’ which dissolves the partnership. The process is similar to that of divorce in marriage,...
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Remote witnessing of Wills extended until 2024
The pandemic has undeniably had a lasting effect on the way we do things. Legal systems are not immune to this and legislation around Will writing and witnessing has even...
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