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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 and 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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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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How to report an accident at work
Accidents at work are one of the most common claims for personal injury. In this blog, Samantha Castle, explains the importance of reporting an accident at work and how this...
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How to register an LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document created by someone (the Donor) to give another person (the Attorney) the right to make decisions on their behalf, should...
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Can you claim for a dog bite injury?
There were over 30,594 dog attacks recorded by the police in England and Wales in 2023, an increase of 12,067 compared to 2018. Dog bites range from minor nips to...
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A company, organisation or individual who occupies a property or premises has a duty of care to the people who visit it. This duty of care is known as ‘occupiers’...
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Case Studies
Case study: £18,000 compensation for stress at work claim
Our employment lawyers helped a client claim compensation from her employer after she was overworked, put under significant pressure and subjected to aggressive behaviour in the workplace. Background Our client,...
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Case study: over £21,000 for woman injured on a pedestrian crossing
Our personal injury solicitors helped a client claim compensation for injuries she sustained after being hit by a car whilst using a pedestrian crossing. Accident circumstances and injuries sustained Our...
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What is the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme?
This blog was originally published in May 2021 and updated in February 2025. The Mediation Voucher Scheme was first rolled out in 2021 to help families avoid going to court....
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