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We raised over £2,000 for St Peter’s Hospice during Make a Will Fortnight
We’re delighted to announce that Barcan+Kirby has raised over £2,000 for St Peter’s Hospice, as part of their Make a Will Fortnight last October. During Make a Will Fortnight, members...
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High street vs online: what’s the best way to sell your property?
Selling a house can be a daunting process, and those that wish to sell their property have to go through a somewhat long and complex process to secure the best...
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Where next for Bristol’s gig economy?
The government’s U-turn today on national insurance rises announced last week will no doubt go down well with the business community. Much has been made of the impact on self-employed...
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A probate tax is coming – here’s what you need to know
The big tax news in the Budget on Wednesday was the national insurance rise for self-employed workers. While this continues to cause a storm in the headlines, another change which...
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Celebrating our women in law for International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day – so we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate the contribution and achievements of our female staff. We strive to ensure our firm is a welcoming...
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Case Studies
Case study: estate claim successful in the High Court
Our inheritance dispute solicitors recently acted in a contentious probate case, representing a widow and her child who were contesting the terms of a disputed Will. Last week, our clients...
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Should heterosexual couples be able to form civil partnerships?
The Court of Appeal ruled this week that the government’s stance on civil partnerships could continue, even though it might breach heterosexual couples’ human rights. Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan...
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Sure-fire ways to stress-free conveyancing
Let’s be honest, moving house is stressful. From de-cluttering your attic and managing your removals, through to the unpacked boxes piled up in your kitchen. But one area that doesn’t need...
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Alex Castiglione appointed Head of Commercial Property
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Alex Castiglione to Senior Associate and Head of Commercial Property. Having joined Barcan+Kirby in 2002 as a temporary receptionist, Alex is very...
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Case study: how we helped two landlords recover their properties
It’s not uncommon for a landlord to want to take back possession of a property which they’re renting out. Some are content to wait for a natural break, e.g. when...
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Landlords: four ways to give your finances a health check
Landlords now face a heftier bill from HMRC than before, thanks to new changes to stamp duty and tax relief on mortgage interest. The fall in new buy-to-let mortgages shows...
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Employment law for employers: What’s changing in 2017?
With employment law legislation changing with such regularity, it can be difficult for business owners to keep up-to-date with the latest developments. Let’s be honest, keeping on top of what...
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