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Firm News
Top tier Chambers ranking for Clinical Negligence team
We’re delighted to announce that our medical negligence and personal injury teams have been recognised by Chambers and Partners UK in their 2016 guide to the UK’s legal profession. We’ve...

Firm News
We’re Bristol Law Society’s Law Firm of the Year 2015!
We’re pleased to announce that Barcan+Kirby has scooped the 2015 Law Firm of the Year (less than 15 partners) award at the annual Bristol Law Society event. This accolade is...

Blogs
The Negligence and Damages Bill
The Negligence and Damages Bill recently passed its first reading unchallenged in the House of Commons. The Bill was introduced by MP Andy McDonald who seeks to find a ‘fairer...

Firm News
Firm makes 8 internal promotions
We’re delighted to announce a number of internal promotions to Associate and Senior Associate level within the firm. Congratulations to Alex Castiglione, from our Commercial Property team, and to two...

Firm News
Barcan+Kirby receives top tier Legal 500 ranking
We’re delighted to announce that our medical negligence and personal injury teams have once again been recognised by Legal 500, an independent guide to the UK’s legal services. We’re one...

Firm News
Firm shortlisted for 3 awards by Bristol Law Society
We’re delighted to announce that Barcan+Kirby has been shortlisted in three categories at the forthcoming Bristol Law Society annual awards. The firm has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the...

Blogs
Why collaboration is key to a stress-free separation
Separation and divorce is undoubtedly one of the most stressful situations we can face. That’s why we encourage couples to take a collaborative approach to managing their affairs. What is collaboration? Collaborative...

Case Studies
Case study: £1m for Cauda Equina delayed diagnosis claim
Cauda Equina Syndrome is a serious condition that occurs when the nerves at the base of the spine become trapped. Early diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome is vital. It’s considered...

Blogs
Cohabitation: what happens to the house after one of you dies?
Many people believe that unmarried couples should be recognised in law and that legal rights for cohabitees should be improved. The family unit has developed, cohabitation is common place and...

Case Studies
Case study: brain injury following motorcycle accident
As personal injury solicitors, we’re only too aware of how devastating the effects of a brain injury are. It can cause both physical and psychological changes, including thinking and learning...

Blogs
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...

Blogs
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...
