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Top tips for managing stress at work

Posted: 6 November 2019

Author: Victoria Aslan

To coincide with National Stress Awareness Day, our HR Officer, Victoria Aslan, and Employment Law Partner, Samantha Castle, share their top tips for dealing with stress and how to spot...

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The risk of burn injuries from Halloween costumes

Posted: 31 October 2019

Author: Samantha Castle

Numerous news reports have come out in recent years about horrific incidents whereby Halloween fancy dress costumes have caught fire and, in some cases, caused life-changing injuries. So, how has...

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How does family mediation work?

When it comes to family mediation, the important thing to remember is that you’re in control. By sitting down and negotiating, you’re taking charge of your own future. You’re making...

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What is a Part 36 Offer?

A Part 36 Offer allows a party in a litigation matter to make a settlement offer before it reaches trial. If the offer is not accepted and the opposing party...

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What’s the difference between a Solicitor and a Barrister?

Ever wondered what the difference is between a solicitor and a barrister? Both are lawyers; however, there are key differences regarding their training, the work they do (and don’t do)...

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Employee references: to give or not to give?

Posted: 4 October 2019

Author: Samantha Castle

As an employer, there is no legal duty to provide a reference for a former or current employee. However, there are certain exceptions. When to give an employee a reference...

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How to buy property at auction

Buying a property at auction conjures up a vision of frenzied activity, quick-fire action and big potential profits – but only if you know what you’re doing. In many ways,...

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Employment tribunals: are they overwhelmed?

Everyone expected an increase in employment tribunal applications after the Supreme Court case in 2017 ended fees. But what they forgot to factor in was that employment tribunals were already...

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Barcan and Kirby supports Injury Prevention Day

Posted: 21 August 2019

Author: Myfanwy Buckeridge

On 21st August, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) is supporting and promoting Injury Prevention Day, which aims to raise awareness of how the general public can prevent injury....

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Non-disclosure agreements: further guidance issued by the Law Society

Posted: 19 August 2019

Author: Samantha Castle

A new initiative to help the public understand their rights when faced with non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) was launched on 15th August by the Law Society of England and Wales. Guidance...