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The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously in favour of a couple challenging the rules on civil partnerships. Family law Partner, Tom Powles, examines what the court’s decision on civil partnerships means...
On Friday 13th July, the Court of Appeal gave its judgment in Mencap v Tomlinson-Blake. Overruling the decision of the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT), Lord Justice Underhill ruled that workers...
The Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal’s judgment in Mills v Mills, a dispute over maintenance arrangements following divorce. In doing so, it upheld the original verdict of...
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of a wife seeking to divorce her husband, in a judgment which highlights once again the need for no-fault divorce to be introduced....
We’re delighted to announce that Barcan and Kirby has once again been recognised by the independent legal research guide, The Legal 500, for our expertise in medical negligence, personal injury and family law. Tier 1...
The 2019 edition of The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession has been published, and we’re proud to announce that we’ve been ranked in three areas of law – including...
If you find yourself in a dispute with someone and you are considering taking them to court, or if someone is taking you to court, you may ask yourself the...
Disputes over building work and home repairs are unfortunately all too common. Whether it’s wiring, plumbing, roofing or construction, unfinished or poor quality work can result in extra hassle and...
An Energy Performance Certificate (‘EPC’) is not only beneficial in ensuring homes meet efficiency targets, but it also allows occupiers to identify areas for improvement when it comes to energy...
In November, The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes opened as part of a Channel 4 programme to raise awareness of dementia and remove the stigma around the disease. What is ‘The...
The Court of Protection recently decided that an Attorney appointed under a Lasting Power of Attorney was allowed to make gifts from the funds of his mother totalling over £7m....
According to the National Wills Report 2025, nearly 70% of UK adults do not have a Will. Wills are optional; you don’t have to have one, but the consequences of...
There’s been so much of a surge in January divorce enquiries in recent years that the first Monday of the New Year is now known as ‘D-Day’, or ‘Divorce Day’,...
In all the excitement of a new home together, it’s easy to forget to take steps to formalise your legal position or protect the money you’ve invested. Discussing a Declaration...
We had numerous weather warnings, and we knew snow was coming our way, but how many employers planned in advance? It’s likely that managers, heads of departments, etc., within companies...
Most people would decline car insurance from a provider with a notoriously low percentage of claims pay-outs and awful customer service ratings, even if it’s the cheapest package on offer....
If a company director is underperforming or they are in disagreement with the majority of stakeholders when it comes to the business’s strategy, there may be no alternative but to...
The Court of Protection has confirmed that it will make a decision on behalf of a woman in her 30s who suffers from learning disabilities, regarding her use of social...
A recent change in the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 has abolished a rule whereby claimants could not pursue an injury claim if the victim lived under the same roof...
Whether over-the-counter medication or prescription drugs, we rely on pharmacists and GPs to make sure we get the right medicine. So if things go wrong and you’re given the wrong...
Standstill Agreements are widely used in cases where parties are attempting to resolve inheritance matters themselves, but are up against time restrictions, specifically the date on which you have to...
With employment law legislation changing so regularly, it can be difficult for employees and employers alike to keep up-to-date with the latest developments. There have been a number of important...
Deputyship can help alleviate some of the stress and anxiety of making decisions on behalf of someone who is no longer physically or mentally able to make them independently. Lasting...
The thought of preparing for your own death, be it writing a Will or putting money aside for funeral arrangements, is difficult enough as it is, let alone thinking about...
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has published a report into the standard of care provided by the maternity services of Cwm Taf University Health Board. The review...
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