Updates + Media
Blogs
How might Brexit affect the NHS and our health?
As the dust continues to settle on the UK’s decision to leave the EU, many people are considering the impact on our National Health Service in the wake of Brexit....
Blogs
I’ve been given the wrong medication – what are my rights?
Whether over-the-counter medication or prescription drugs, we rely on pharmacists and GPs to make sure we get the right medicine. So if things go wrong and you’re given the wrong...
Firm News
Barcan+Kirby announces internal promotions
We’re delighted to announce a number of internal promotions, including the appointment of Senior Associate Claire Hurrell to Partner, as the firm continues to go from strength to strength. Claire,...
Firm News
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...
Blogs
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...
Blogs
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...
Blogs
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...
Firm News
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...
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...
Blogs
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...
Blogs
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...
Firm News
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...