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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....
No one wants to think about what would happen to our loved ones if we weren’t around, so it’s no surprise that the idea of making a Will is not...
We’re delighted to announce that Barcan and Kirby has once again been recognised by independent legal research guide, The Legal 500, for our expertise in medical negligence, personal injury and family law. Tier 1 ranking for...
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...
The Government has announced that it has resurrected its 2017 plan to implement an enormous increase in probate application fees for higher-value estates in England and Wales. While the new...
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 allows occupiers to identify areas for improvement when it comes to energy consumption....
In November of this year, 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....
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...
Deliveroo riders in Bristol have announced an all-out strike today (Friday 18th January 2019) from 6pm until Saturday. The couriers will gather in the city centre this evening in a...
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...
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, we focus on the well-being of children whose parents are going through a divorce or separation. It’s well known that children can suffer...
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 recently 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...
Restrictive covenants are often included in employment contracts. They protect the employer’s business by restricting the activities of an employee, generally after the employment has ended. However, the restrictive covenant...
‘Gagging’ clauses are also known as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). They can be found in employment contracts, a separate standalone document and/or in a settlement agreement (often given to an employee...
The Government recently announced a resurrection of their 2017 plans to introduce a fee structure for probate applications, with the value of the deceased’s estate dictating the cost of the...
As the dust continues to settle on the UK’s decision to leave the EU, many people are considering the impact on our National Health Service in the wake of Brexit....
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...
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