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Case study: £20,000 for cyclist who suffered head injury in road accident
Our specialist cycling accident solicitors advised a cyclist who was involved in a road traffic accident in central Bristol. Mr S was cycling along the road in Bristol city centre...
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Case study: site set-up and sale of 10 new build plots in Somerset
Our new build lawyers recently acted on the site set-up, sale and refinance of 10 new build plots in Hinton St George, South Somerset. Acting for Strawberry Property, the New...
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Barcan+Kirby top ranked in 2022 edition of Chambers and Partners UK
We are proud to have received top rankings for our Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury and Family Law expertise in the 2022 edition of The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession...
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What would a lease extension mean for leaseholders?
Leaseholders in England will soon be able to extend their leases by a maximum of 990 years, without paying ground rent, if plans announced by Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, go...
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How do I change my child’s name?
You can change your child’s name at any time, as long as they are under the age of 18. You don’t have to have a specific or valid reason for...
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Changes to the Highway Code: what road users need to know
The Highway Code has recently been updated to give more priority and protection for pedestrians and cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. First published in 1931, the guidance has undergone...
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Dealing with divorce and finances online: what does this mean for me?
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), which is responsible for the administration of family courts in England and Wales, has trialled a digital process for dealing with divorce finances online....
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Cancer Research study finds delays in referrals for breast cancer symptoms
A retrospective study, funded by Cancer Research UK and published in the BMJ Quality and Safety Journal, found that only 40% of patients with red flag signs and symptoms of...
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Case study: shareholder and director dispute after breach of terms
Our dispute resolution solicitors recently advised a director and shareholder of a specialist refrigeration company on a shareholder dispute. Mr M instructed us after he discovered that his fellow shareholder...
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Baby Loss Awareness Week takes place every year from 9th – 15th October. Now in its 19th year, the week aims to raise awareness about how pregnancy and baby loss...
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Barcan+Kirby ranked top in Legal 500 2022
The firm has maintained top rankings in legal guide, The Legal 500, for medical negligence, personal injury and family law. The rankings include a top tier ranking for our clinical negligence expertise, and...
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Covid-19: commercial premises update
The coronavirus pandemic, and the necessary restrictions the Government introduced in the commercial property sector, represent unprecedented times for both tenants and landlords. Whilst the majority of these restrictions have...
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