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Debunking the myths and misconceptions of personal injury claims
Our personal injury lawyers regularly receive enquiries from people wondering if they are eligible to claim compensation. While we want to help everyone as best we can, not all accident...
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How to make a personal injury claim
After you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, starting a personal injury claim may be the last thing on your mind. However, claiming compensation can help...
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Time limits for personal injury claims
Any claim has a limitation period. This is a period in which the Claimant should ‘bring’ their claim to court. If you are considering making a personal injury claim, it’s...
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Case Studies
Case study: advising on the sale of a family-run narrowboat holiday hire business
Barcan and Kirby’s Commercial Services division was delighted to advise the owners of a family-run narrowboat holiday hire business on the sale of the business to a private buyer. The business is located...
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Mergers are often celebrated as transformative moments for businesses, and almost all start with good intentions. The riskiest time, though, is often the weeks and months after a merger, when businesses...
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The Equality Act: what are my rights as someone who is self-employed?
Most self-employed people assume employment law doesn’t apply to them. However, the Equality Act 2010 protects individuals from discrimination in the workplace, regardless of their employment status. While this legislation...
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When a person passes away, it often falls to a family member or spouse to act as the Executor of their Will, making sure that their final wishes for their...
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Losing a loved one can be not only emotionally difficult but stressful in terms of knowing what you need to do next regarding registering the death and sorting out any...
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Your guide to the Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act is something landlords and lawyers alike have been anticipating for several months, and the wait is over. The Bill received royal assent on 27th October 2025 and...
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How to measure surface defects for a personal injury claim
If you’ve been injured due to a defect such as a pothole, raised or broken paving slab, damaged kerbs or uneven surfaces in areas such as car parks, clear photographic...
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Do employers need legal advice for settlement agreements?
Most employers know that an employee must get legal advice before signing a settlement agreement. What’s less well understood is the consequences of an employer not seeking legal advice, and...
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We’re a Menopause Friendly employer!
Two years since we initially committed to becoming a Menopause Friendly employer, we are proud to share that our hard work has paid off and we’ve achieved the Menopause Friendly...
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