We’re delighted to announce that Barcan and Kirby has been shortlisted for four awards in the forthcoming Bristol Law Society annual awards. After scooping the Law Firm of the Year...
If you need legal representation because you’re going through family difficulties, such as future child arrangements or separating finances, it can be difficult to know what your first steps should...
Our latest research reveals that many of us are burying our heads in the sand when it comes to the realities of our later life care, or the care of...
The health secretary has announced plans for a new scheme to allow parents of children injured during birth to access financial support more easily. The Rapid Resolution and Redress scheme,...
A local dementia awareness charity has been given a boost, thanks to a £1,000 donation from Barcan and Kirby. Bristol Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA) is a community-based project that is...
Barcan and Kirby’s medical negligence solicitors have once again been named as the dominant force in their field. The latest set of rankings from Chambers’ Guide to the Legal Profession...
Staff at Barcan and Kirby have given their support to an Alzheimer’s Society initiative to create ‘dementia friendly’ communities by attending a dementia information session. Over 100 of our staff...
Contrary to popular belief, difficult conversations aren’t restricted to our teenage years. Adulthood brings its fair share of uncomfortable topics, not least those related to our ageing parents and their...
We’re proud to once again support Road Safety Week, organised by Brake, the road safety charity. This event runs between 21stand 27th November, bringing together schools and communities to highlight...
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has this week launched a new online guide which demonstrates how to check vehicle trailers are safely secured. The move has been prompted...
We’re delighted to announce that we’re supporting the Cots for Tots 2016 Christmas Stocking Appeal. Cots for Tots is a Bristol-based charity that is committed to supporting the families of...
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has released a report on how community and mental health NHS trusts investigate patient deaths. It highlights that a key complaint from relatives and carers...
For the past year, we’ve been raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support, and now that 2016 is over we’re delighted to announce our fundraising total is £7,781! As well as...
As the new year gets underway, we’ve been reviewing our client feedback to see how we did in 2016. We’re pleased to say that even though last year, we reported...
We’re delighted to announce that this year we’ve jointly selected BRACE, the dementia charity, and Bristol Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA) as our 2017 charities of the year. BRACE is an...
With employment law legislation changing with such regularity, it can be difficult for business owners to keep up-to-date with the latest developments. Let’s be honest, keeping on top of what...
Landlords now face a heftier bill from HMRC than before, thanks to new changes to stamp duty and tax relief on mortgage interest. The fall in new buy-to-let mortgages shows...
Despite family mediation being a viable option for resolving a range of family issues, confusion still exists about how the process works and what can be achieved from it. After...
It’s not uncommon for a landlord to want to take back possession of a property which they’re renting out. Some are content to wait for a natural break, e.g. when...
Let’s be honest, moving house is stressful. From de-cluttering your attic and managing your removals to the unpacked boxes piled up in your kitchen. But one area that doesn’t need...
The Court of Appeal ruled this week that the Government’s stance on civil partnerships could continue, even though it might breach heterosexual couples’ human rights. Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan...
Our inheritance dispute solicitors recently acted in a contentious probate case, representing a widow and her child who were contesting the terms of a disputed Will. Last week, our clients...
Today is International Women’s Day – so we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate the contributions and achievements of our female staff. We strive to ensure our firm is a welcoming...
The Government’s U-turn today on national insurance rises announced last week will no doubt go down well with the business community. Much has been made of the impact on self-employed...
Selling a house can be a daunting process, and those who wish to sell their property have to go through a somewhat long and complex process to secure the best...