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Negotiating the terms of your commercial lease as a growing business
For fast-growing businesses, being in the right commercial premises at the right time is an important consideration. But negotiating the terms of your property lease can represent a significant challenge...
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Separating? Make sure you consider your options
If you’re going through a divorce or separation, you have several options for addressing the practical and legal aspects of ending your relationship. Divorce rarely means going to court. But...
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A simple guide to buying a leasehold
If you’re thinking of buying a flat, it’s almost certain that you’ll be taking on a leasehold property. But what exactly does that mean and how does it differ from buying...
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Protect your home and assets against care fees
An ageing population and increased life expectancy will inevitably mean that more and more of us will require care in our later years. Family aren’t always able to meet these...
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We raised £2,213 for local charity, Grateful Society
As a firm, we’re committed to supporting local charitable causes, with Grateful Society chosen in 2014. Grateful Society is a Bristol-based charity dedicated to supporting the elderly, both in their...
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How important is it to have a Will?
The importance of writing your Will should never be underestimated. But let’s be honest, it’s a difficult subject matter. That’s why so many of us choose to put it off...
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First-time buyers’ guide to conveyancing
Buying your first home is a thrilling experience and taking that first step on the rung of the property ladder is one that many people aspire to make. But the...
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Barcan+Kirby merger brings fresh proposition to Bristol legal market
Two leading Bristol solicitors firms, Barcan Woodward and Kirby Sheppard have today formally merged to become new firm, Barcan+Kirby. Barcan+Kirby, which comprises 135 fee earners and support staff in eight...
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Commercial contracts: what to look out for
Contract law is increasingly regulated by statute and European law. The average business is now left with is a myriad of confusing and contradictory rules determining how and to what...
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Barcan+Kirby raises £4,163 for One25
Throughout 2014, we have all been hard at work, raising money for our chosen charity, One25. Our fundraising efforts have included bake sales, dress-down Fridays and a sky dive back...
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Midwifery units vs. hospital care
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published updated guidance advising that, for pregnant women who are classified as low-risk and are likely to have a straightforward birth, midwife-led...
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Clinical Negligence team celebrates 2015 Chambers ranking
Our medical negligence team at Barcan Woodward has again been placed in the highest banding in the annual Chambers and Partners UK Directory for the South West Region. The team headed...