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“Does dementia stop me from making a Will?” is a question we often get asked, along with dozens of similar queries on behalf of parents, grandparents and other relatives. In...
Staff from our North Street office were put through their paces this weekend when they took part in a 20-kilometre sponsored walk to raise money for BRACE Alzheimer’s Research. The...
A new report published this week by Women’s Aid reveals that only a quarter of women supported by their caseworkers last year were able to find space in a domestic...
Same-sex marriage has been legal in Britain since 2014, but for years, a loophole in the Equality Act 2010 meant some same-sex spouses and civil partners weren’t entitled to the...
Do I need a Trust? It’s a question many people ask when they come to write their Will and plan their estate. There are myriad different kinds of Trust arrangements,...
The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that employment tribunal fees are unlawful. Since 2013, employees in the UK who have disputes with their employers have had to pay fees in...
If you are a business or sole trader, customers who do not pay what they owe can have a significant impact on your finances. Of course, it is not always...
A top family law Judge has described the “disgraceful and utterly shaming lack of proper provision in this country” for teenagers with mental health needs. Sir James Munby, the High...
Powers of Attorney have hit the news after a retired Court of Protection judge said he would never make one. In the foreword to his new book, ex-senior judge Denzil...
We’re pleased and excited to announce the launch of a new local communities-based sponsorship programme, ‘Growing Together’, which will fund a number of growing-related projects around Bristol and South Gloucestershire....
The shortlist for the Business Leader Awards has been released and we’re delighted to see that we’ve once again made the final cut in the Marketing Campaign of the Year...
As medical negligence solicitors, we’ve seen how delays in treating sepsis can have devastating consequences for patients and their families. A quarter of NHS trusts don’t give antibiotics to patients...
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve received no fewer than five nominations for the Bristol Law Society Awards this year! Building on last year’s successful awards season, which saw Claire...
A recently released report by the Confederation of Meningitis Organisations shows that around half a million children under five die of meningitis worldwide every year. The World Health Organisation (WHO)...
We’re pleased to report on World Alzheimer’s Day that, thanks to the fantastic fundraising efforts of our staff, we’ve been able to donate £2,000 this month to local charities Bristol...
This week, the new pre-action protocol for debt claims came into force – and it’s likely to leave some business owners and managers scratching their heads. Partner Samantha Castle decodes...
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve once again been recognised by independent legal research guide The Legal 500 for our medical negligence, personal injury and family law expertise. Top rankings...
With one in eight women in the UK likely to develop breast cancer within their lifetime, recognising the signs and symptoms is crucial in accessing treatment quickly. As the most...
Barcan and Kirby is celebrating a historic night of success at the Bristol Law Society awards, where we scooped no fewer than three awards – a record for the firm....
If your marriage has broken down, you may be looking to formally and legally end it to enable you to move on. The divorce process is now slightly more straightforward...
The latest edition of the Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession has just been published – and there is plenty in it for our solicitors to be happy about! Top...
Recent events in Westminster and Hollywood have shown that, unfortunately, sexual harassment is still alive and kicking in the workplace. Affecting both women and men, the fact that this deplorable...
‘Dooring’ is an accident which occurs when a passenger or driver of a car opens their door without looking properly and causes a cyclist to swerve or crash as a result....
Once again, we’re delighted to be supporting Road Safety Week organised by Brake, the road safety charity, and working with the Brain Injury Group. This year, the campaign is running...
Need to know the differences between Joint Wills, Mutual Wills and Mirror Wills? Our Will writing solicitors explain the different effects of each testamentary document. Types of Wills There are three...
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