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Case study: £17,500 for cyclist injured after driver pulls out from junction
Our client, Mr A, was cycling behind his partner along a road. As they neared a junction, a driver coming out of the junction from the left did not stop...
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Case study: £10,000 settlement for crush injury at work
Our specialist workplace accident solicitors helped a man claim compensation for a crush injury he sustained at work. Background Our client, Mr C, had a job which involved removing a...
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Blogs
How to deal with a boundary dispute
With warmer weather and many homeowners out in their gardens carrying out renovation or repair work, it’s no surprise that boundary disputes are on the up. Whether it’s DIY work...
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Back to school: how do co-parents decide?
When schools closed back in March, there was a mixture of both relief and worry amongst parents. Yes, it was the right thing to do for our children’s health and...
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A socially distanced Will signing
Our clients, Mr and Mrs J, had arranged a home visit to discuss their Wills prior to the announcement of lockdown and social distancing guidelines as a result of Covid-19....
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The impact of coronavirus on disciplinary and grievance procedures
We’ve already seen the huge impact coronavirus has had on employment. From home working to furlough and employers making tough decisions about their business, it’s been a testing few weeks....
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Why should I get a solicitor to write my Will?
You’re in the queue at your local newsagent and you notice a ‘Will kit’ for £19.99. Tempting, isn’t it? While an off-the-shelf Will at such a good price is enticing,...
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Dine in to dine out: what are the legal implications?
With Covid-19 restrictions resulting in the closure of restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs, new legislation has allowed them to re-purpose themselves as takeaway services. But is it as easy as...
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What is the redundancy consultation process for employers?
Whether the decision to make redundancies is a result of the Covid-19 pandemic or not, consulting employees on your redundancy plans is often one of the most uncomfortable and difficult...
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Bereavement damages award to increase on 1st May
The Damages for Bereavement (Variation of Sum) (England and Wales) Order, which was put before Parliament on 19th March 2020, is due to come into force on 1st May. What’s...
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Barcan and Kirby launches Settify, an innovative online tool for family law enquiries
We are excited to introduce Settify, an innovative online questionnaire for family law enquiries. We have been working hard over the past few months to launch Settify, which provides you...
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PPE in the workplace: what’s the law?
Whether you’re a frontline NHS worker, an office cleaner or a chef, being protected against injury and/or infection is essential. So whose responsibility is it to provide workers with PPE?...
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