Hip replacement surgery is one of the most common procedures performed in the UK, often to resolve issues of debilitating pain and restricted mobility. For many people, a hip replacement...
Buying a house is generally considered to be a stressful experience, but when it’s your first home, it can also seem a particularly daunting process. Barcan and Kirby’s residential conveyancing team...
When considering finances as part of a divorce or civil partnership dissolution, pensions are often a valuable asset to be divided. Police pensions are often considered more generous than those...
Our clinical negligence solicitors successfully represented the family of a two-year-old girl at an inquest into her death following an incorrect diagnosis by emergency services. Misdiagnosis of swine flu Georgia...
We’re delighted to announce that Chambers UK 2013, an independent guide to the UK legal profession, has ranked the firm highly in two specialist practice areas. We are also pleased...
Our Clinical Negligence team has been highly ranked as a leading department by Chambers and Partners UK 2013, an independent guide to the UK legal profession. We are also the...
The NHS was created from the idea that good healthcare should be available to everyone in their time of need. It’s one of our proudest achievements, not just from a...
The tabloid media will have you believe the Christmas period is the catalyst for a high percentage of relationship breakdowns and that January is actually a ‘boom’ time for family...
We’re proud to announce that we’re supporting One25 and The Julian Trust Night Shelter as our 2013 charities of the year. As the only organisation in Bristol to support street...
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 commonplace, and many...
We’re supporting Bedminster’s BID (Business Improvement District) proposal by providing them with legal advice and practical support on a pro bono (‘fee-free’) basis. About BIDs Within a BID (Business Improvement...
Family mediation can be a positive and effective way to resolve a range of family issues, including child arrangements and finances. Despite this, there are still misconceptions about how mediation...
A senior judge has given judgment at an appeal hearing in a personal injury case concerning secondary victims. ‘Secondary victim‘ refers to someone who witnesses a traumatic event, such as...
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...
Buying your first home is a thrilling experience, and taking that first step on the rung of the property ladder is one that many people aspire to make. However, the...
If you’re thinking of buying a flat, it’s almost certain that you’ll be taking on a leasehold property. But what exactly does that mean, and how does it differ from...
An online divorce can seem appealing, and it might make you think twice about instructing a solicitor. After all, how tricky can it be to manage your own divorce? In...
It was recently reported that a 26-year-old woman from Bristol died from cervical cancer after her request for a smear (cervical screening) test was turned down due to her age....
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...
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,...
As personal injury lawyers, we’re only too aware of how devastating the effects of a brain injury can be; not just for the survivor, but also for their loved ones....
Buying a home is likely to be one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll ever make, so it’s no surprise that cost is usually the first thing people look at...
One of the most important decisions you’ll need to make when writing your Will is who to choose as your executors. Your executor has an important and responsible role. It’s...
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...
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...