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Case study: £30,000 settlement for constructive dismissal claim against employer
Our employment law solicitors recently helped an employee claim compensation from their employer because of constructive unfair dismissal. Our client, Mrs U, approached Barcan+Kirby after she was signed off from...
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Case study: cyclist secures £10,000 compensation after collision on roundabout
According to the Highway Code, cyclists are one of the most vulnerable road users. In fact, the Code was recently revised to give bike users greater priority on our roads....
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Case study: YoBike user injured as the result of a mechanical fault
Whether it’s for commuting or simply to get from one side of a city to another without using fuel, travelling by bike has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially...
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What are the legal implications of being a sperm donor?
Donor conception is life-changing for thousands of families across the UK and becoming a sperm donor could offer you the chance to make a real difference. However, there are a...
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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 a civil partnership* for the first time can feel daunting, especially for those who have never...
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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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