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Could it be sepsis? The question all clinicians should ask
The new The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines published today are a positive step forward for future victims of sepsis. Following high profile campaigns by families...
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Where there’s a Will… there’s a war: why more people are contesting Wills
You may think that writing a Will is the easiest and most effective way to stop any arguments after your death. But according to some people, the deceased doesn’t always...
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Rise of ‘Generation Rent’ looks set to continue in South West
Research conducted by Barcan+Kirby in our Citizen 2025 white paper shows that rising property prices and the ongoing housing shortage is fuelling the rise of ‘Generation Rent’ in the South West....
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Firm News
96% of clients would recommend our service
It’s been just over a year since we became Barcan+Kirby and in that time we’ve gone from strength to strength. Your perception of us and our service is important to...
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New Partner and Senior Associate appointments
We’re delighted to announce two internal promotions to Partner and Senior Associate status. Sasha Jacques has been promoted to Partner, with effect from 1st April 2016. Since qualifying in 2002, Sasha...
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Decoding divorce: Barcan+Kirby signs up to national research
If you follow the news about the changing nature of relationships and families, you won’t be amazed to learn that 42% of marriages end in divorce. This statistic may not...
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Case Studies
Case study: £115,000 following knee replacement surgery
When you go to hospital or the doctor’s surgery for a routine procedure such as a knee replacement, you don’t expect it to go awry. After all, we trust the...
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We’ve made a £8,599 donation to Macmillan
At Barcan+Kirby we’re proud of the support we give to charitable causes, both local and national. This year, our chosen charity is Macmillan Cancer Support, and we’re delighted that we’ve...
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The legal guide to buying a home
You’re buying a home – congratulations! Taking those first tentative steps on the housing ladder is both stressful and exciting, but a good solicitor will be an invaluable ally in helping you navigate the...
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Missed sepsis diagnosis costs lives
The recent story regarding the death of one-year-old William Mead and its implications around out-of-hours healthcare should give us all pause for thought. An NHS report into William’s case sheds...
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Think your boss can’t read your Facebook messages? Think again
Picture the scene: it’s 4 o’clock on a Friday afternoon in January. You’ve finished your report, made all your calls and finally cleared the last of the festive decorations from...
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New home, no survey. Big mistake?
You’ve found your dream home and can’t wait to get the contracts exchanged and completion date set. Chances are this will be your biggest investment to date. But with your moving...
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