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Shoulder dystocia: how can improvements in care help prevent devastating outcomes?
Shoulder dystocia is a time-critical obstetric emergency and can result in death or severe brain injury in babies, as well as injuries to mothers. In February 2021, the Healthcare Safety...
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What’s the difference between residential and commercial conveyancing?
Most of us will be familiar with the residential conveyancing process, either from buying a home ourselves or through a friend or family member’s experience. When it comes to buying...
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How to claim compensation for a cycling accident
According to an article by Cyclist magazine, cycling increased by 200% during the first lockdown. For some, it was the only way of getting to and from their jobs as...
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The benefits of digital legacy services in estate administration
Leading technology company, Apple, and social media channel, LinkedIn, have both announced significant developments to their digital legacy options. It’s another box to tick on the to-do list, alongside writing...
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Case study: £50,000 compensation for shoulder injury after fall at work
Our personal injury solicitors helped Mr C to claim compensation after an accident at work left him with shoulder injuries and meant he was unable to return to work. Fall...
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Barcan+Kirby’s Community Fund assists JIGSAW Thornbury with children’s well-being programme
We are pleased to have donated funds to JIGSAW Thornbury for their Project 5 Wellbeing and Resilience Programme. The funding comes after the Thornbury-based charity was successful in its application...
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A fairer deal for leaseholders
Leading housebuilder, Persimmon, and insurance company, Aviva, have agreed to make key changes to the way they operate when it comes to leaseholds. The changes follow an investigation by the...
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Divorce law shake up: ‘no fault’ divorce from April 2022
One of the biggest changes in England and Wales family law is one step closer to being put into action. The long-awaited ‘no fault’ divorce is due to come into...
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‘Fire and rehire’: is it legal?
The Government’s furlough scheme is due to end in September 2021, and employers and employees alike will be thinking about what that means for them. Whilst employers will be concentrating...
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Case study: fatal cardiac arrest after hospital neglected to treat high potassium levels
Our medical negligence solicitors represented a gentleman who had sadly lost his beloved wife at a South West hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest as a result of untreated raised...
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Case study: boundary and easement dispute between adjoining land
Our property litigation solicitors advised a land owner who believed the title plan of their land and the neighbouring land incorrectly showed the boundary between the plots. Incorrect boundary in...
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Our continued partnership with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club
We are delighted to announce that we have increased our partnership with Gloucestershire Country Cricket Club by sponsoring the Mound Stand until the end of the 2022 season. Barcan+Kirby became...
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