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Case study: advising a developer on the conversion of a store into flats
Our commercial property lawyers acted for a property developer who purchased a closed-down store in Bristol to develop into 12 residential flats on a conditional basis. During the purchase, the...
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Barcan and Kirby continues partnership with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club
We are continuing our partnership with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club for a further three years after agreeing a new sponsorship deal. Having been a partner since 2020, we will sponsor...
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Blogs
Citizen 2025 | Snakes and ladders: a decade in property
In our 2015 report, we were right to think that a challenging UK property market would continue as we headed towards 2025, with house prices rising fairly rapidly and first-time...
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How are personal injury claims valued?
Our Personal Injury team receives numerous enquiries from individuals who have been injured and want to claim compensation. Whilst compensation is awarded if a personal injury claim is successful, the...
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What happens if my personal injury claim goes to court?
Going to court to settle a claim may seem scary and daunting. Whilst most personal injury claims are resolved by pre-trial negotiations, there are some cases which need to be...
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Pothole injuries and accidents – can you claim compensation?
Potholes are becoming increasingly common on UK roads, with less than half (48%) of the local road network reported to be in good structural condition according to a 2025 report....
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Whiplash is a common injury resulting from a road traffic incident. It is caused by a sudden jolt (i.e. impact from a rear-end shunt), which stretches the neck and damages...
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The risks of using AI for legal advice
Artificial intelligence has revolutionised the way we live, work, and play. And most of us now use some form of AI daily, whether to boost efficiency at work or to...
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This blog was originally published in February 2025, and updated in January 2026 to include the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 that came into force in December 2025. We...
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Case study: fixing an AI-generated shareholders’ agreement
Our corporate and commercial solicitors have seen a steady uptick in ‘Google law’ over the past few years, with a notable rise in recent months. This is the use of...
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Why mediate? The benefits of family mediation
Family mediation can be a positive and effective way to resolve a range of family issues, including child arrangements and finances. Despite this, there are still misconceptions about how mediation...
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Case Studies
Case study: Commercial Services division advises on dental practice sale in Cirencester
Our Corporate and Commercial Property teams recently advised the owners of a long-established dental practice on the successful sale of their business. Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, Corinium Dental Practice provides...
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