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What happens in a personal injury claim?
If you have never taken legal action before, starting a personal injury claim can seem daunting. In fact, often, people come to our Personal Injury team for help who have...
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Why an ‘off the record’ meeting can still end up in tribunal evidence
‘Off the record’ meetings, formally known as protected conversations and/or without prejudice conversations, are discussions between an employer and an employee where they discuss ending the employment on agreed terms....
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What is the redundancy consultation process for employers?
Consulting employees on your redundancy plans is often one of the most uncomfortable and difficult conversations you can have as an employer, but it is important to deal with it...
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Term-time-only contracts: what they mean for annual leave and maternity leave
Term-time-only employment contracts can be an appealing option for anyone who needs their working pattern to align with school holidays. They provide flexibility for working parents and those with caring...
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The implications of covert recording in the workplace
Covert recordings of meetings and discussions in the workplace have become increasingly common. There is no doubt that a technology such as voice recording functionality on mobile phones and increased remote...
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What is a probate caveat and why are claims rising?
Probate claims were up by 13% in 2025, with the final quarter recording the highest quarterly volume in 10 years. There has also been a striking shift in probate disputes...
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When family businesses complicate an estate: lessons from the Brinner v Brinner & Ors court ruling
In the recent case of Brinner v Brinner & Ors [2026] EWHC 1462 (Ch), the High Court had to untangle a probate dispute involving a widow who believed her late...
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Case Studies
Corporate team advises on the sale of K4 Service to Nordic Climate Group
Barcan and Kirby’s Corporate team, led by Georgina Bryant (Partner) and Oliver Kent (Associate), recently advised the shareholders and directors of K4 Service (K4S) as the company became part of...
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Case study: advising on the sale of a leading composite material supplier
Nic Barker (Corporate) and James Corrigan (Commercial Property) were instructed by the directors of Matrix Composite Materials (MCM), Sarah Darby and Martin Spooner, on the sale of the business to...
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Employment Rights Act: how unfair dismissal rights are changing for those on fixed-term contracts
Several legislative changes under the Employment Rights Bill are due to come into force over the next two years, including changes to unfair dismissal rights for employees. From 1st January...
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Case study: £5.9 million agricultural land sale with £4 million overage agreement
Commercial Property Partner, Jonathan Wilson, recently acted for an existing client on the sale of his agricultural land to a property developer for £5.9 million. The instruction The acquisition was...
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Our Commercial Services division recently advised on the restructuring of Lime Tree Dental Practice in Portishead, Bristol, to incorporate the practice and allow for the investment of a new partner....
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